Stone of Anta Dolmen

Category: Archaeology > Dolmen

District: Guarda > Sabugal > Malhada Sorda

Location and History

, Located in Malhada Sorda, 2.5 km southwest of the village.

, Megalithic monument from the Neo-Chalcolithic period, used as a collective tomb.

Architectural Features

, Composed of three granite pillars approximately two and a half meters high.

, Originally covered by a granite slab, called a "hat".

Unique Aspects

, Absence of an identified corridor so far, possibly due to wolfram mining in the area.

, Some of the pillars were used in the construction of nearby dwellings, evidencing the reuse of the material.

Rock Art

, Pillars decorated with engraved motifs, such as reticulated elements and circles, an uncommon characteristic for megalithic tombs.

Classification and Access

, Classified as a Site of Public Interest since 2015.

, Access possible from Malhada Sorda, ideal for those who appreciate history and archaeology.

Local Legend

, Local story about the traditional use of the monument for funerary rituals.

, The legend of the Stone of Anta involves accounts of ancestral traditions linked to death and memory.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anta_da_Pedra_de_Anta

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt