The Dolmen de la Pastora, located in Valencina de la Concepción near Seville, Spain, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the Iberian Peninsula. This megalithic monument, dating back to approximately 3000 BC, is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient dolmens in Spain. The site holds significant archaeological value, shedding light on…
Funerary Structures
Great Dolmen of Zambujeiro
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…
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…
Moidam – The Charaideo Maidams
The Fascinating Legacy of Assam’s Charaideo MaidamsThe Charaideo Maidams, burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty in Assam, India, are steeped in history and spiritual significance. These unique structures, also known as Frang-Mai-Dam or simply Moidam (meaning “burial of the dead” in the Ahom language), are considered the resting places of Ahom royalty. Often compared to…
Calf House Portal Tomb
The Calf House Portal Tomb, a Neolithic structure, stands as a remarkable remnant of Ireland’s ancient history. Located in County Clare, Ireland, this portal tomb is an important archaeological site that provides insight into burial practices and beliefs of the region’s early inhabitants.Structure and DesignThe tomb’s design follows the traditional features of portal tombs, with…
Tomb of Nebamun
The Tomb of Nebamun is an ancient Egyptian tomb that dates back to the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom (around 1350 BC). Located at Thebes, the tomb belonged to Nebamun, a middle-ranking official who worked as a scribe and grain counter at the temple complex of Amun in Karnak. The tomb is renowned for…