Dolmen de Magacela

Magacela, Spain

Dolmen de Magacela dates from the Chalcolithic Age, around 4000-5000 years ago. It contains of 12 granite stones.

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Magacela, Spain
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Founded: 3500-2000 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Spain

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Trinidad Carmona (2 years ago)
Megalithic tomb about 5000 years old, described inside the corridor dolmens although only the camera has reached us, inside there are schematic engravings.
J L Rodríguez (2 years ago)
The Magacela dolmen is a megalithic monument located in Magacela. It is a corridor dolmen, consisting of a circular chamber 5 meters in diameter, delimited by 12 granite orthostats, and an entrance corridor 9 meters long. The chamber is covered by a granite slab 6 meters in diameter. The dolmen was built in the Chalcolithic period, around 2500 BC. C., and was used as a burial place. Remains of human bones and ceramics have been found inside the chamber. The Magacela dolmen is an important monument of Spanish prehistory. It is one of the best preserved dolmens in the Extremadura region. At the time of the visit, a stage was being set up, so it was not possible to photograph it more thoroughly. Accessible for people with reduced mobility. Outdoor. Visitable all year round. Gratuitous. Parking in the area. If you like our reviews and photos, give us a like, we are glad that the work we put into it is helpful to you. Thank you. Google does not give any kind of money, prizes or any other benefits.
michel cerdan (2 years ago)
A magical place: dolmen, Santitos lagoon with medieval hermitage, 18th century oven... In just 20 meters, below the Roman Arab castle. Magacela is unique!
Gloria Gallego (3 years ago)
Clean and well kept. With a nice picnic area next to it. Good informative signs, and next to the dolmen is the oven, it is also worth seeing
Joerg GAMROTH (6 years ago)
A great peace of history for interested people. In a short distance to the Main raod we can find these historic stone buildings. The real sentence is not clear an it is a lot to discuss about. A great arrangement of stones, take a photo end rest some minutes.
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