Category: Archaeology > Engraving
District: Viana do Castelo > Valença > Venade > Taião
The Engravings of Taião are located in the village of Taião, an area that is part of the civil parish of Venade, in the municipality of Valença. Situated in an area overlooking the Taião slope, southwest of Monte de Fortes, these engravings are set within a natural landscape that invites careful observation. Their strategic position suggests a relationship with the local topography, offering an interesting perspective on the rural surroundings.
At this site, it is possible to observe a set of rock engravings carefully inscribed on a stone slab, an authentic testimony to human presence in ancient times. These marks, meticulously carved into the rock, invite reflection on the messages and purposes of those who created them centuries or even millennia ago. Although their exact meanings may remain shrouded in mystery, their existence points to rituals, narratives, or representations of the daily life of ancient communities. Observing these engravings allows for a direct connection with the region's distant past.
Recognized as an important monument of cultural heritage, the Engravings of Taião stand out for their undeniable historical and archaeological value. Their classification underscores the relevance of these millennia-old records for understanding human evolution in the territory of Valença and its surroundings. The protection granted to this site aims to preserve for future generations these vestiges of an ancestral art, which represent a fundamental link to the origins of the local community and the very history of the Iberian Peninsula.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.996857,-8.588643
Coordinates DMS: 41°59'48.7"N 08°35'19.1"W
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