Category: Archaeology > Dolmen
District: Portalegre > Nisa > Cadouços
The Anta dos Sarangonheiros 2 stands in the tranquil rural landscape of Cadouços, a village located within the municipality of Nisa. This site is set in a countryside environment, surrounded by nature, inviting calm and observation. Its position offers a serene atmosphere, ideal for those seeking a moment of introspection in contact with history and the peacefulness of Alentejo.
The surroundings of the dolmen are marked by a discreet natural beauty, providing an authentic backdrop for contemplating this ancient structure. Its presence is a subtle yet significant landmark in the Alentejo landscape.
This dolmen is a remarkable megalithic structure, built somewhere between the mid-4th and 3rd millennia BC. It represents one of the oldest testimonies of human presence and funerary practices in this region. Originally, the Anta dos Sarangonheiros 2 served as a collective tomb, a sacred place where prehistoric communities laid their dead.
Its design, with large, carefully arranged stone blocks, reveals the knowledge and ingenuity of the peoples who inhabited these lands thousands of years ago. Visiting the dolmen is a journey through time, imagining the beliefs and rituals that shaped the lives of our ancestors.
The Anta dos Sarangonheiros 2 is an example of megalithic architecture, characterized by the use of large stones, known as orthostats, which form the burial chamber. These imposing stones, erected without the use of mortar, have stood for millennia, defying time.
The simplicity and robustness of its construction are elements that fascinate observers. The dolmen is not merely a stone monument, but a physical record of the history and ingenuity of an ancient civilization that left its indelible mark on the landscape.
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Coordinates DD: 39.45563162270288, -7.6389991940501885
Coordinates DMS: 39°27'20.3"N 07°38'20.4"W