Anta do Porto Aivado or Anta do Porto Alvado

Category: Archaeology > Dolmen

District: Portalegre > Castelo de Vide > Castelo de Vide

Location

It is located in the parish of Santa Maria da Devesa, municipality of Castelo de Vide, in a rural area, on top of a hill, surrounded by fields and trees typical of the region.

Access

To arrive, follow the road from Castelo de Vide towards Meada. After about 6 km, turn right and drive another 5 km to the site.

Period

Prehistoric monument from the Neo-Chalcolithic period, between 4000 and 2000 BC.

Structure

Despite being partially destroyed, it is still possible to see some of the large stone blocks that formed the burial chamber.

Function

It was used for funerary rituals and burials in the megalithic era.

Condition

Monument in ruins, with two visible pillars on site, classified as Property of Public Interest since 1997.

Interest

Ideal for those who enjoy ancient history and megalithic sites, in a natural and peaceful environment.

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