Necropolis of Carenque

Necropolis of Carenque
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The Necropolis of Carenque is a late Neolithic burial complex in Amadora, Portugal, comprising three well-preserved collective tombs carved into smooth limestone outcrops [1]. These sepulchres date to approximately 3000 BCE [1]. The site is situated in the Lisbon District of Portugal [1].

TypeNecropolis/tombs complex
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryPortugal
Coordinates38.7735° N, 9.2439° W

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