Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff
Neolithic (4000–3000 BCE group 7 dolmens in 1 km)·Galician Neolithic cluster Pedra da Arca 7 tombs·🇪🇸 Galicia, A Coruña, Dumbría, Pedra da Arca group, near Espasante? Pedra do Altar, Mazaricos, Spain
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About Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff
Pedra da Arca 7 dolmens cluster. Recorded context — Period: Neolithic (4000–3000 BCE group 7 dolmens in 1 km); Culture: Galician Neolithic cluster Pedra da Arca 7 tombs; Field status: excavated; Materials: granite dolmen, painted Panel Pedra Cuberta black/white 4 m; Condition: preserved — 7 cluster.
Why it mattersKey Galician Neolithic cluster Pedra da Arca 7 tombs megalithic with stratified sequence and regional typology.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Collapse cause
- 02Trade network extent
Theories
- 01Elite residence
- 02Ceremonial centre
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. 4000 BCE cham ensemble
- Period
- Neolithic (4000–3000 BCE group 7 dolmens in 1 km)
- Culture
- Galician Neolithic cluster Pedra da Arca 7 tombs
- Purpose
- 7-dolmen 1 km megalithic park with dolmen art panel (Arca carved axe) — Mazaricos cluster with Pedra Cuberta painted art 4 m panel
- Rediscovered
- Modern excavation 1867
- Excavation
- Excavated
1920 excavation
Modern rediscovery and scientific excavation of Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff
c. 1200 BCE major extension
Major expansion / refurbishment at Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff
c. 4000 BCE cham ensemble
Initial construction / first occupation at Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff
On the ground
Structures & features
43.0380° N · 9.0180° W · 280 m · 3 mapped features
- Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff — Principal Standing Stonestanding stonestanding stone at Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff — primary structure43.0361° N · 9.0194° W
- Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff — Northern Chamberchamberchamber at Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff — primary structure43.0374° N · 9.0184° W
- Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff — Southern Cairncairncairn at Pedra da Arca — Pino do Val Cromlech Group 7 Dolmens with Mastiff — hydraulic feature43.0374° N · 9.0173° W