Paredes Dolmen

Location and History

- Located approximately 1.5 km north of Monte da Herdade de Paredes, in the central Alentejo region, near the village of Nossa Senhora da Graça do Divor, municipality of Évora.

- It belongs to the group of megalithic monuments built between the end of the 4th millennium and the middle of the 3rd millennium BC, known as the Eborense type.

Description of the Anta

- It is composed of a polygonal burial chamber, made of large granite blocks, covered by a large slab.

- The corridor leading to the chamber is about 3.5 meters long and wide enough for one person to pass through.

- The ancient earth covering (mound) that covered the tomb is still visible, with a diameter of approximately 9 meters.

Status and Protection

- Designated as a National Monument in 1910, the Anta de Paredes is legally protected.

- Currently, it is located in an area used for agricultural activities.

Research and Discoveries

- No complete archaeological excavations have yet been carried out at the Anta de Paredes.

- No significant artifacts have been found to date due to the lack of excavation.