Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Tondela > Molelos > Vale do Porco
Nestled in the heart of the Viseu district, the Molelinhos, Rock Art site, is situated in the locality of Molelos, within the municipality of Tondela. This archaeological treasure is embedded in the serene Vale do Porco (Pig Valley), a natural setting that imbues the location with an atmosphere of tranquility and a deep connection to the surrounding rural landscape.
Its privileged position allows for direct contact with the geology and vegetation characteristic of the region, elements that, over millennia, have shaped the environment where these ancestral artistic manifestations emerged and have endured to the present day.
Molelinhos is an eloquent testimony to human presence in remote eras, housing a collection of rock engravings that transport us back millennia of history. These ancient creations, carved into the rocky surface by prehistoric communities, represent a valuable cultural and artistic legacy that has persisted through time.
Through lines and forms, our ancestors left behind records that may include complex geometric representations, stylized human figures, or even motifs related to the animal world and their daily or symbolic practices. Each panel of rock art offers a window into the thought, beliefs, and social organization of the communities that inhabited this distant territory.
A visit to Molelinhos provides an immersive experience into local prehistory. The site is designed to allow for careful observation and contemplation of these testimonies engraved in the rock, valuing their integration into the surrounding natural environment and the unique interaction between human expression and the landscape.
The rock art remains are carefully preserved, allowing visitors to appreciate the technique and symbolism of a distant past with due respect and clarity. The location invites reflection on the resilience of memory and the universality of human artistic expression across time, in a setting where nature and history intertwine harmoniously.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedras_rupestres_de_Molelinhos
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.50386229546661, -8.13227310020739
Coordinates DMS: 40°30'13.9"N 08°07'56.2"W
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