Almendre Cromlech Evora
Early to Middle Neolithic·Alentejo Neolithic·🇵🇹 Alentejo, Évora, Portugal
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About Almendre Cromlech Evora
Almendre Cromlech Evora at Alentejo, Évora, Portugal is a Early to Middle Neolithic megalithic of the Alentejo Neolithic tradition, built c. 6000 BCE for 95-stone double cromlech. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersAlmendre Cromlech Evora at Alentejo, Évora, Portugal is a Early to Middle Neolithic megalithic of the Alentejo Neolithic tradition, built c. 6000 BCE for 95-sto
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 6000 BCE
- Period
- Early to Middle Neolithic
- Culture
- Alentejo Neolithic
- Purpose
- 95-stone double cromlech
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 6000 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Almendre Cromlech Evora
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Almendre Cromlech Evora
On the ground
Structures & features
38.5579° N · 8.0617° W · 286 m · 3 mapped features
- Almendre Cromlech Evora Main Megalithic FeaturemegalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Almendre Cromlech Evora – central 95-stone double cromlech element with stratified deposits38.5579° N · 8.0617° W
- Almendre Cromlech Evora Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Almendre Cromlech Evora defining settlement or ritual space38.5578° N · 8.0616° W
- Almendre Cromlech Evora Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Almendre Cromlech Evora ceremonial landscape38.5580° N · 8.0618° W
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