Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake

Why it mattersKey Alentejo Xarez phase megalithic with stratified sequence and regional typology.

Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.

Built

c. 4000 BCE

Period

Neolithic (4000 BCE) rescue before Alqueva 2004

Culture

Alentejo Xarez phase

Purpose

51-menhir square (12 m square) with phallic-incised menhir and face — Alqueva rescue moved 2004 2 km before reservoir flood 2004 dam

Rediscovered

Modern excavation 1906

Excavation

Partially excavated

1. c. 4000 BCE

   Initial construction / first occupation at Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake

2. c. 1500 BCE major extension

   Major expansion / refurbishment at Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake

• Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — Principal Standing Stone

  standing stone

  standing stone at Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — outlier feature

  38.2095° N · 7.3740° W

• Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — Northern Chamber

  chamber

  chamber at Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — primary structure

  38.2102° N · 7.3735° W

• Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — Cairn Annex 3

  cairn

  cairn at Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — primary structure

  38.2084° N · 7.3747° W

• Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — Eastern Standing Stone

  standing stone

  standing stone at Cromlech of Xarez — Alqueva Flood Rescue Circle Olhoslake — outlier feature

  38.2076° N · 7.3732° W