Menir da Cabeça do Rochedo

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Menir da Cabeça do Rochedo, Prehistoric menhir in Bensafrim, Portugal.

The cylindrical limestone monolith stands two meters tall above the ground in the Figueiral area, next to a stone quarry.

Built during the Neolithic period, the menhir belonged to a group of eight similar monuments positioned near an ancient settlement.

The spiral engravings on the monument surface demonstrate the artistic capabilities and ritual practices of Portuguese Neolithic populations.

The monument stands 500 meters from the N120 national road connecting Lagos to Bensafrim, with observation possible from 50 meters distance.

A large crack in the center and a diagonal cut on the upper section characterize this menhir, the only one remaining in its original position.

Location: Bensafrim e Barão de São João

GPS coordinates: 37.13940,-8.71968

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:15

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