Almendres Cromlech

Cromeleque dos Almendres

megalithic site in Évora

#3 in Évora / #101 in Portugal

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Almendres Cromlech is a prehistoric megalithic complex located near Évora, Portugal. Dating back to the 6th millennium BCE, it is one of the oldest and largest stone circles in Europe. The site consists of nearly 100 granite monoliths arranged in elliptical and circular patterns, believed to have been used for ceremonial and astronomical purposes. The stones vary in size and some are adorned with carvings and symbols.

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