Salgueiral Graves

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Bragança > Vila Flor > Freixiel > Folgares

Location

The Salgueiral Tombs are located in the district of Bragança, in the municipality of Vila Flor, near the locality of Freixiel, in an area known as Folgares. This site is immersed in the Transmontane landscape, characterized by its rurality and tranquility, offering a serene environment and a strong connection to the surrounding nature. Its position allows for direct contact with the region's historical legacy, in a setting of authenticity.

Ancestral Testimonies

This place preserves a remarkable set of tombs, which represent crucial vestiges of ancient human communities that inhabited this area. The Salgueiral Tombs consist of funerary structures carved directly into the rock, many of them with a shape that evokes the outline of the human body, known as anthropomorphic tombs. These formations are tangible testimonies of funerary practices and ways of life from remote eras, generally associated with the High Middle Ages, revealing the social complexity and beliefs of the peoples who lived here centuries ago.

Observation and Significance

A visit to the Salgueiral Tombs offers a unique opportunity to closely observe these singular rock formations and reflect on the passage of time. The site is presented in a way that allows for a clear understanding of the characteristics and arrangement of these tombs in the terrain. The simplicity and robustness of the rock carvings offer a direct perspective on human labor and adaptation to the natural environment, giving the site great archaeological and historical relevance.

Environment and Landscape

The name of the place, "Salgueiral," suggests the presence of willows or a wetland area, elements that contribute to the particular atmosphere of this point of interest. The environment surrounding the tombs is marked by the tranquility of nature and the vastness of the Transmontane fields. The harmony between the archaeological heritage and the surrounding natural landscape makes the visit an immersive experience, inviting contemplation and appreciation of Portuguese history and rural environment.

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