Almendres Cromlech

Almendres Cromlech
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The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex in the municipality of Évora, Alentejo, Portugal, located 4.5 km WSW of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe village [1]. It is the largest existing group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula [1]. The site consists of several megalithic structures including cromlechs and menhir stones belonging to the "Megalithic Universe of Évora", with clear parallels to other cromlechs in the Évora District such as Portela Mogos and Vale Maria do Meio Cromlech [1].

TypeMegalithic stones
Period< 4500 BC
CountryPortugal
Coordinates38.5576° N, 8.0607° W

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