Category: Archaeology > Dolmen
District: Évora > Redondo > Redondo > Courelas da Arnalha
The Anta da Herdade da Candieira is located in a rural setting, characteristic of the Alentejo landscape, near the town of Redondo, in the municipality of the same name, and integrated into the Courelas da Arnalha, in the district of Évora. Its location provides an experience of tranquility, set amidst open fields, dotted with cork oaks and holm oaks, which invite observation of the natural environment and immersion in one of Portugal's most emblematic scenarios.
This isolated spot allows for a direct connection with the land and the quietness that marked the lives of the ancestral communities who inhabited this place, offering an authentic perspective on the vastness and natural beauty of the Alentejo.
The Anta da Herdade da Candieira represents a remarkable testament to human presence in the Alentejo since time immemorial. This megalithic construction dates back to the Neolithic period, standing as one of the most significant vestiges of the societies that lived and organized themselves in the region thousands of years ago. These monuments were central to prehistoric communities, functioning as places of worship, collective funerary rituals, or symbolic reference points in the landscape.
Its existence reflects the social complexity and spiritual beliefs of peoples who, with rudimentary resources, managed to create structures of great size and durability, leaving us a fascinating window into the origins of civilization.
As a typical megalithic construction, the Anta da Herdade da Candieira is characterized by the use of enormous stone blocks. Its basic structure consists of orthostats, large vertically arranged slabs that form a chamber, which would originally have been covered by a large capstone. The monumentality of these stones evidences the colossal human effort and collective organization required for their construction, without the aid of modern machinery.
Although time and the elements may have altered its original form, the antinomy of its size and the simplicity of its materials continue to impress, revealing the constructive skill and vision of its primitive creators.
Visiting the Anta da Herdade da Candieira is to immerse oneself in an atmosphere of deep serenity and mystery. The silence of the Alentejo countryside envelops the monument, creating an atmosphere conducive to contemplation and reflection on the passage of time and the history of humanity. It is a place where nature and history intertwine uniquely, inviting an experience of introspection.
This site offers a unique opportunity to feel the energy of our ancestors and ponder their ways of life and beliefs, all set against a backdrop of untouched natural beauty, which accentuates the grandeur and longevity of this prehistoric monument.
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Coordinates DD: 38.70416678417561,-7.55354465470559
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'15.0"N 07°33'12.8"W
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