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The Dolmen of Menga (Spanish: Dolmen de Menga) is a megalithic burial mound called a tumulus, a long barrow form of dolmen, dating from 3750–3650 BCE approximately. It is near Antequera, Málaga, Spain. It is one of the largest known ancient megalithic structures in Europe.
Bones and grave goods were found within the dolmen. Although it is believed that these megalithic buildings had different uses (tombs, temples, etc.) the Romeral Dolmen is certainly a burial site because human remains, shells, and two types of ceramics were found within it.
Royal Palace of Madrid Plaza de España, Seville. Spanish architecture refers to architecture in any area of what is now Spain, and by Spanish architects worldwide. The term includes buildings which were constructed within the current borders of Spain prior to its existence as a nation, when the land was called Iberia, Hispania, or was divided between several Christian and Muslim kingdoms.
The Naveta d'Es Tudons, or Naveta of Es Tudons (in Menorquí, naveta, or naueta, a diminutive form of nau, means nave, [3] and Es Tudons, lit. the woodpigeons, is the name of the place), [4] is the most remarkable megalithic chamber tomb in the Balearic island of Menorca, Spain.
Tholos de Montelirio is an archaeological site in Seville Province, Spain, at Valencina de la Concepción. It is a megalithic construction dated to 3,000–2,800 BC. The site was discovered in 1868, but has been abandoned for decades. [1] Its excavation was resumed in 1980 due to the urban growth of Seville. [1]
The Dolmen of Guadalperal completely visible due to a low water level in the Valdecañas reservoir. The Dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Treasure of Guadalperal and as the Spanish Stonehenge for its resemblance to the English Stonehenge, [1] is a megalithic monument dating from around 5000 BC and are thus 2000 years older than the earliest phases of Stonehenge.
Surface of the Dolmen de Soto. The site was discovered by Armando de Soto Morillas, as he wanted to build a new house in 1922 on his estate, La lobita. [4] The same year excavation works were initiated on the burial site [5] and by 1924 the German archaeologist Hugo Obermaier was asked to perform some research by the Duke of Alba, Jacobo Fitz-James Stuart. [4]
Pages in category "Megalithic monuments in Spain" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.