Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Braga > Esposende > Vila Chã
The Dólmen da Cruzinha or Arribadas is located in the village of Vila Chã, which belongs to the municipality of Esposende. It is situated in the Arribadas area, giving it a location that harmonizes proximity to a more urbanized environment with the serenity of a space that preserves its natural and historical context.
Its presence in this location offers visitors an opportunity to contemplate an ancestral vestige within the context of the Minho landscape.
This megalithic monument is a dolmen, a funerary construction that testifies to the presence and practices of human communities in prehistoric times. Its existence in Vila Chã is a direct link to ancient civilizations, providing a perspective on the burial rituals and customs practiced in the region thousands of years ago. It is an invitation to reflect on the long history of the territory and the human capacity to leave lasting marks.
The Dólmen da Cruzinha or Arribadas is distinguished by its remarkable architecture and composition. The monument is built under a large mamoa, an earth mound that would originally have completely covered the stone structures. The uniqueness of this dolmen lies in the presence of two funerary chambers side by side: a larger anta and a smaller antela. The antela still retains its intact capstone, or "lid". The larger dolmen, in turn, features a single capstone that has withstood the test of time. This dual configuration is an archaeological element of particular interest to visitors.
The location of the dolmen offers a tranquil environment, ideal for a moment of pause and connection with the past. The natural surroundings provide a calm atmosphere, inviting a serene walk that allows appreciation of the grandeur of this archaeological heritage. It is a setting conducive to photography, enabling the capture of the imposing ancestral stones in communion with the beauty of the surrounding environment.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.5646885,-8.7488015
Coordinates DMS: 41°33'52.9"N 08°44'55.7"W
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