La chabola de la Hechicera

Elvillar, Spain

La chabola de la Hechicera (Sorginaren Txabola, 'The Witch's Hut') is a dolmen group located in Elvillar. Three large vertical stones support a large horizontal flat stone. Nine large stones form a chamber in a polygonal shape. The corridor is made of five stones, and is divided into two. The site was probably a funerary construction to hold the remains of the people in the settlement.

It was discovered in 1935 by Álvaro de Gortázar in a fair state of preservation. Jose Miguel Barandiaran explored it partially in 1936, finding two stone percutors, a polished axe of ophite, fragments of pottery and human remains. The stone lying on top was found broken into three parts, but it was restored and replaced in its original position. The findings are preserved in a museum in nearby Laguardia, Álava.

References:

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Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Spain

Address

Unnamed Road, Elvillar, Spain

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Details

Founded: 3000-2000 BCE
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Spain

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Ian Garcia-Theriault (2 years ago)
A very cool piece of hmegalithic prehistory. Not a lot to see, but what's there is suggestive of early architectural efforts.

Marijn Boogert (2 years ago)
Beautiful place in the middle of all the bodegas

Brooks Barnes (3 years ago)
Small site, not crowded. Out of the way, but worth it if you have time!

Christian Mayer (3 years ago)
Lovely Dolmen, well worth the detour

Emma Pedgrift (4 years ago)
Stunning views, history and nature.

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