Dólmen de Carapito I, também conhecido por «Casa da Moura»

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Dólmen de Carapito I, também conhecido por «Casa da Moura»

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Dólmen de Carapito I, também conhecido por «Casa da Moura», Neolithic dolmen in Carapito, Portugal

The Dolmen of Carapito I features a polygonal chamber formed by nine stone slabs arranged in a circle, reaching heights over five meters.

Archaeological excavations in 1966 by Vera Leisner and Leonel Ribeiro revealed Neolithic occupation traces, including flint tools and ceramic artifacts dating back 6000 years.

Local residents refer to the monument as Casa da Moura, connecting to folklore about a Moorish woman who supposedly carried the stones to build it.

Recent restoration projects aim to reconstruct the original mound, repair broken support stones, and replace the covering slab to show its Neolithic appearance.

Two of the stone slabs display decorative engravings depicting solar shapes and serpentine patterns, providing insights into Neolithic artistic expressions.

GPS coordinates: 40.74678,-7.46688

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33

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