Menhirs of Herdade da Casbarra

Category: Archaeology > Menhir

District: Évora > Évora > Nossa Senhora da Graça do Divor > Herdade da Casbarra

Unique Forms

- Menhir 1 stands out for its polygonal shape with sharp edges.

- Located at coordinates 38.63609275229735, -7.995707513709543

- Menhir 2 has a more traditional shape and is smaller.

- Located at coordinates 38.63574869545084, -7.996709732180544

Discover Menhir 3

- Located at coordinates 38.623926657683114, -7.988007030209436.

- Visible from the road, this menhir offers a unique experience for visitors.

- Admire this additional piece of prehistory, contributing to the richness of the site.

Preserved Fragments

- Menhir da Casbarra 4 is in fragments, preserving the proximal part with a flattened egg shape.

- Located at coordinates 38.630144395925214, -7.992226757936212

- Possibly displaced from its original position, it currently rests on an exposed rock.

Megalithic History

- Erected between the beginning of the 4th and mid-3rd millennium BC.

- Constructed with granite monoliths, the menhirs offer a fascinating view of prehistory.

Tourist Experience

- Explore the architectural uniqueness of the menhirs and appreciate the cultural diversity of prehistoric communities.

- Witness the connection between the distant past and the contemporary rural landscape.

Important Observations

- Menhirs integrated into flat agricultural land, providing a unique experience in the midst of nature.

- The fragments of Menhir da Casbarra 4 tell a story of displacement over time.