Antequera Dolmens Site
Overview
Located at the heart of Andalusia in southern Spain, the site comprises three megalithic monuments: the Menga and Viera dolmens and the Tholos of El Romeral, and two natural monuments: La Peña de los Enamorados and El Torcal mountainous formations, which are landmarks within the property. Built during the Neolithic and Bronze Age out of large stone blocks, these monuments form chambers with lintelled roofs or false cupolas. These three tombs, buried beneath their original earth tumuli, are one of the most remarkable architectural works of European prehistory and one of the most important examples of European Megalithism.
About Antequera Dolmens Site
The Antequera Dolmens Site is a cultural heritage ensemble comprising three cultural monuments and 2 natural mountain features in and near the city of Antequera in Andalusia, Spain. The cultural institution responsible for its protection is the CADA. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2016.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(4 locations)
- •Tholos of El Romeral1501-002
- •El Torcal de Antequera1501-004
- •La Peña de los Enamorados1501-003
- •The Menga Dolmen and The Viera Dolmen1501-001
Details
- Countries
- Spain
- ISO Codes
- ES
- Area
- 2,446.3 ha
- Coordinates
- 37.0250, -4.5444
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