Megalithic Tomb of Várzea dos Mourões

Category: Archaeology > Dolmen

District: Portalegre > Castelo de Vide > Santo Amador

Location

7 km from Castelo de Vide, in the parish of Santiago Maior.

Description

This megalithic monument, dating from 4000 BC to 2000 BC, has three fallen pillars and no corridor.

Access

Access via the EM road, turning left before the Church of Santo Amador and crossing the stream. The dolmen is 120 meters from the houses.

Protection

Classified as a National Monument since 1910.

Environment

It is located in an isolated rural area, surrounded by vegetation.

Function

Formerly a tomb, now it is a historical and cultural landmark.

Visit

Ideal for those who want to learn about the historical heritage of the region.

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