Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Castelo Branco > Idanha-a-Nova > Monsanto > Monsanto e Idanha-a-Velha
Ancient rock excavations, carved into granite, with designs resembling the human form, revealing a past full of mystery and rituals.
Sculpted into the rock, these tombs are distinguished by their human shape, with recesses that possibly served to support stelae or cover the tombs.
It is suggested that they were not merely burial sites, but points where rites of passage or ceremonies were performed, which gives them symbolic and historical value.
Located near ancient temples and chapels, these tombs blend harmoniously into the granite landscape, contributing to the uniqueness of the place and the narrative of the territory.
In addition to the historical and cultural richness, the area allows you to enjoy a walk along natural trails, where each stone and cut in the rock tells a story of the past.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.03694543074556,-7.113109143610325
Coordinates DMS: 40°02'13.0"N 07°06'47.2"W