Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Carregal do Sal > Oliveira do Conde > Azenha
The Ameal Dolmen 1 is located in the Azenha area, in the village of Oliveira do Conde, within the municipality of Carregal do Sal. This site is situated on the Ameal Plateau, an area characterized by its natural landscape. The surroundings are marked by the presence of vast granite slabs and boulders, interspersed with pine trees and varied shrub vegetation, creating a distinctive and tranquil environment.
This point of interest is an archaeological remnant of a prehistoric past. The Ameal Dolmen 1 is part of the region's valuable megalithic heritage, serving as a testament to the communities that inhabited these lands thousands of years ago. Its existence offers a perspective on ancient funerary practices and structures, connecting visitors to a remote era of human history.
A visit to the Ameal Dolmen 1 provides an immersive experience in the territory's millennial history, set in a scene of great serenity. The dolmen's setting within the natural landscape of the Ameal Plateau invites reflection and contemplation. It is a space where one can appreciate the quietude of the environment and visualize the ancient communities that shaped human presence in this landscape.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.4424571,-7.943637
Coordinates DMS: 40°26'32.8"N 07°56'37.1"W