Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Santarém > Ferreira do Zêzere > Ribeiro da Dona
In the heart of the Santarém region, more specifically in the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere, lies the peaceful locality of Ribeiro da Dona, where the Celtic Tumuli are situated. This location integrates harmoniously into a predominantly rural and serene landscape, characteristic of the interior of the district. The surroundings are marked by rural tranquility, providing an atmosphere conducive to reflection and contemplation of the surrounding nature, which merges with the memory of ancient times.
The Celtic Tumuli constitute an archaeological legacy that testifies to the presence of ancient communities in this area. These funerary monuments, typically characterized by their shape of mounds of earth or stone, served as burial sites for populations that inhabited the region in proto-historic times, commonly associated with Celtic culture or pre-Roman influences. Their existence offers a window into the ritual practices, beliefs, and social organization of the peoples who shaped the human landscape millennia ago.
Each tomb, in its essence, reveals a conception that aimed to honor the deceased and perpetuate their memory in the territory. Their construction, although sometimes of simple appearance, implied considerable collective effort, which underlines the profound importance attributed to the cult of ancestors. These monuments are a testament to the funerary architecture of the time, which, in addition to its practical function, carried complex symbolic meaning, establishing a bridge between the world of the living and the dead. The site serves as a space to understand and interpret these ancient practices, offering a window into the civilizations that inhabited the region.
A visit to the Celtic Tumuli provides an opportunity for direct immersion in Portugal's most distant history. The site invites reflection on the lives, customs, and beliefs of the peoples who settled here millennia ago, allowing for a deep connection with antiquity. The preservation of these vestiges is fundamental to uncovering the cultural and demographic evolution of the region. They represent a point of interest for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of the historical roots and the ancestral heritage of Santarém.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.7054228,-8.3456483
Coordinates DMS: 39°42'19.5"N 08°20'44.3"W
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