Category: Archaeology > Mound
District: Vila Real > Sabrosa > Vilar de Celas > Madorras
The Mamoa das Madorras is located in the Madorras area, within the village of Vilar de Celas, which belongs to the municipality of Sabrosa. This site is set in an environment that blends urban presence with the serenity of the local landscape, making it accessible and, simultaneously, an interesting point from which to observe the surroundings.
This prehistoric monument, a mamoa, dates back approximately six thousand years. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with the first communities that inhabited the Sabrosa region. It represents one of the oldest testimonies of human presence and social organization in the territory, highlighting their funerary practices and their deep connection to the land.
The Mamoa das Madorras is distinguished by its impressive monumentality and remarkable state of preservation, characteristics that make it a significant example in the national archaeological landscape. Over the years, this site has been the subject of important scientific investigations, which have deepened knowledge about the populations that built it and about daily life millennia ago. The preservation of the site is fundamental for understanding the history and evolution of the region's prehistoric communities.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.2985727,-7.6098692
Coordinates DMS: 41°17'54.9"N 07°36'35.5"W
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