Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Vila Real > Boticas > Campos > Chã do Lesenho
The Mamoa of Chã do Lesenho is located in the rural area that gives it its name, Chã do Lesenho, in the locality of Campos, municipality of Boticas. This site is set within a natural and tranquil landscape, characteristic of the Trás-os-Montes region, offering a serene environment and a direct connection to the surrounding nature. Its position allows visitors an immersive experience in the historical heritage of the area, away from the hustle and bustle of urban centers.
The Mamoa of Chã do Lesenho constitutes a megalithic funerary monument, a significant vestige of human presence in the region since prehistoric times. These monuments, built during the Neolithic period, served as collective burial sites, revealing the beliefs and rituals of the communities that inhabited these lands thousands of years ago. Their existence underlines the profound antiquity of settlement in the Boticas area and the complexity of the societies that developed here.
A mamoa is, in essence, an artificial mound of earth or stones built to cover a funerary chamber, such as a dolmen or an anta. Although the Mamoa of Chã do Lesenho may appear to be a simple structure, its importance transcends its form, residing in what it represents: a sacred space and a point of memory for ancient populations. Its observation invites an imaginary journey to the distant past, allowing for reflection on the earliest manifestations of architecture and social organization in the territory.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.6484211,-7.7566383
Coordinates DMS: 41°38'54.3"N 07°45'23.9"W
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