This is the largest megalithic monument in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the oldest of humanity's monuments in Europe. They are from the 5th century BC. They were built about 7,000 years ago at the dawn of the Neolithic, the time when the first communities of shepards and farmers were emerging in Europe. This monument comprises around 100 monoliths someof which are decorated with circles,triangles and shepards hooks.
The solitary menhir (right) is characteristic of others in the Evora area. It is engraved in shallow relief on the uppper part of the side which now faces west.
The megalithic cathedral (upper left) Is a dolmen which is a collective funereal monument which was built at the end of the Neolithic, 6,000 years ago This is one is probably the tallest one in the world. It had a stone cover which was removed in the 1960's when it was discovered.
Tom is talking to our amazing guide Mario. He was VERY knowledgeable and we so enjoyed the personal tour. It was like a crash course in archeology-geo-politics. Well done Mario!
Great pics! They remind me of Ireland, the black gumball, and driving down those tiny cow paths. So glad you a had a great guide to give you the 411.
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