A dolman near Évora, Portugal was transformed into a chapel

A dolman near Évora, Portugal was transformed into a chapel. A dolman near Évora, Portugal was transformed into a chapel The dolman dates to approximately 4,000-6,000 years ago (between 4000-6000 BC) The dolman was built by hunter-gatherers according to conventional dating

The Cromlech of the Almendres near Évora, Portugal is a megalithic complex dating back 7,000 years (roughly V millennium BC). Several dolmens in the region were later adapted for Christian use. The Almendres cromlech remains largely intact, though exposed stone elements show signs of weathering.

Key Facts

• A dolman near Évora, Portugal was transformed into a chapel
• The dolman dates to approximately 4,000-6,000 years ago (between 4000-6000 BC)
• The dolman was built by hunter-gatherers according to conventional dating
• A ceiling stone fell during the 1755 earthquake and was not replaced
• The dolman was completely barricaded when visited
• The Temple of Diana in Évora is a Roman structure built on top of something much older
• Mont Borov castle dates to 1040 AD
• Moorish structures including rooms, kitchens, and warehouses predate 1000 AD
• An ancient olive tree near the dolman is at least 800 years old
• The dolman contains ceiling stones of enormous size
• Latin inscriptions were found on a church near the dolman
• A Templar symbol was found on the church that has not been seen elsewhere
• Cross-hatching patterns were found on castle walls
• The dolman is located approximately 40 minutes walk from nearby settlements

Related site: Dolmen Nela — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: The Shaman and The Philosopher - Ep 15 by Institute for Natural Philosophy