The Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro is one of the largest and most impressive megalithic monuments in the Iberian Peninsula. Located near Évora, Portugal, this dolmen, also called Anta Grande do Zambujeiro, dates back to the late Neolithic period, around 4000–3000 BC. Its impressive scale, architectural design, and preserved artifacts offer a unique view into prehistoric…
Dolmens
Dolmens are ancient stone structures that were used as burial sites. Typically consisting of large stones arranged to form a chamber, they are some of the earliest examples of human architecture and can be found across Europe and Asia.
Dolmen de Bagneux
The Dolmen de Bagneux is one of France’s largest Neolithic dolmens. This megalithic tomb, located near the town of Saumur in the Loire Valley, dates back to approximately 3000 BC. Its sheer size and well-preserved condition make it a prominent example of the funerary architecture of Neolithic societies in Western Europe. Archaeologists and historians value…
Dolmen of Cunha Baixa
The Dolmen of Cunha Baixa is a prehistoric megalithic structure located in the Nelas municipality, Portugal. It dates to the late Neolithic period, approximately 3000 BC. Like many dolmens in Europe, it served as a communal burial site and reflects the ritual practices of early agricultural societies.Structure and LayoutThe Dolmen of Cunha Baixa features a…
Dolmen of Funtanaccia
The Dolmen of Funtanaccia is a prehistoric burial monument located on the island of Corsica, France. It dates back to the late Neolithic period, around 2000 BC. This dolmen is one of the best-preserved megalithic structures on the island and holds significant archaeological value.Structure and DesignThe Dolmen of Funtanaccia features a rectangular chamber built from…
Motorra Dolmen
The Motorra Dolmen is an ancient megalithic structure located near Nuoro, in Sardinia, Italy. It dates back to the early Bronze Age, around 3000 BC. Dolmens like Motorra were used primarily as tombs, a common feature in Neolithic and early Bronze Age societies. This dolmen is part of a broader tradition of burial monuments found…
Dolmens of the North Caucasus
Dolmens of the North Caucasus are megalithic tomb structures found primarily in the Western Caucasus region, including areas like Krasnodar Krai, Adygea, and the Republic of Abkhazia. These dolmens date from the late 3rd millennium BC to the early 2nd millennium BC. The exact purpose and construction methods of these ancient monuments continue to be…