Sobredos Tomb

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Vila Real > Alijó > Vilar de Maçada > Sobredos

Type of Monument

Grave carved directly into the rock, known as a rock-cut tomb.

Material Used

Carved from granite, utilizing natural outcrops in the area.

Shape

It has an anthropomorphic (human) shape, with well-defined outlines of the body, head, and shoulders, forming an overall oval silhouette.

Orientation

It is aligned East-West, a common pattern for tombs of this type.

Historical Context

It is part of a group of rock-cut tombs found in the northern region of the Alijó municipality, associated with ancient burial rituals.

Traditional Name

Also known as Campa dos Mouros, a name linked to local oral tradition.

Location

Located in Sobredos, near Vilar de Maçada, with easy access and views of the surrounding landscape.

Tourist Interest

Unique archaeological heritage, ideal for visitors interested in ancient history, nature, and local traditions.

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