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Anta Grande do Zambujeiro

Sacred site · c. 4000-3500 BCE

Anta Grande do Zambujeiro

38.5393° N · 8.0145° W|Portugal
This prehistoric dolmen dates from c.4000-3500 BC. It is the largest dolmen in Europe.

The Anta Grande do Zambujeiro (Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro) dates from c.4000-3500 BC. It is the largest dolmen in Europe.

The dolmen is located in a peaceful setting among olive and cork trees. The main chamber - measuring 8 meters high and 6 meters in diameter - is formed by eight standing stones leaning inward. Leading to the chamber is a 12-meter-long approach corridor made of smaller standing stones.

The capstone has been removed by archaeologists and the artifacts found here (pieces of pottery, flint tools, beads and other items) are on display at the Museu de Evora.

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38.5393° N · 8.0145° WPortugal
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