Dolmen of the Defesinhas II

Category: Archaeology > Dolmen

District: Portalegre > Elvas > Elvas > Defesinhas

Monument Name

Anta das Defesinhas II

Also Known As

Anta 2 das Defesinhas and Anta 2 da Venda.

Chamber Structure

The dolmen has a chamber with a polygonal shape, measuring approximately 2.20 meters in diameter.

Schist Pillars

Inside the chamber, you will find five large schist stones, the largest of which is 1.20 meters high.

Corridor Orientation

The dolmen's corridor faces east, although it is quite deteriorated due to the passage of time.

Absence of Tumulus

This dolmen does not have a tumulus, which is a common feature in some other megalithic monuments.

Schist Slab

Nearby, about 10 meters from the monument, there is a large schist slab with dimensions of 2 meters by 1 meter. It is believed that this slab was the covering of the dolmen's chamber.

Cupules

The schist slab has four small cupules, which are intriguing details for visitors to observe.

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