Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Vila Nova de Paiva > Pendilhe > Rapadouro
The Antas do Rapadouro are located in the urbanization of the same name, in the heart of Pendilhe, a village in the municipality of Vila Nova de Paiva. This prehistoric monument stands in a prominent position, erected on the highest point of a 'chã', a plateau that stands out in the surrounding landscape. Its location offers a perspective over the surrounding area, naturally integrating it into the dynamics of the locality.
Also known by names such as Mamoa da Rapa do Ouro or Rapa d’ Ouro, the Antas do Rapadouro represent a remarkable vestige of the Copper Age in the region. This monument stands out as an example of a rectangular burial chamber. Its structure suggests a more restricted or individual character in the funerary practices of the time, differentiating it from large corridor dolmens, which were sometimes associated with larger-scale collective rituals.
The history of the Antas do Rapadouro was partially unveiled through an archaeological intervention carried out in 1995. The studies allowed for an understanding of the site's relevance as a testament to human occupation over millennia. Particularly interesting is the evidence of the monument's reuse in the Bronze Age, confirmed by the analysis of human remains. This superposition of uses over time reveals the enduring importance of the site for the communities that inhabited it, offering a unique window into understanding the beliefs and funerary customs of ancestral civilizations.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.914253,-7.8260188
Coordinates DMS: 40°54'51.3"N 07°49'33.7"W
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