Dólmen da Capela Senhora do Monte ( Lady of the Mount Chapel Dolmen) – Penela da Beira, Portugal - Atlas Obscura
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Dólmen da Capela Senhora do Monte ( Lady of the Mount Chapel Dolmen)

Penela da Beira, Portugal

An ancient tomb that still stands in Portugal. 

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This burial chamber was built into the back end of a now destroyed church.

Its design made the polygonal chamber difficult to enter, with a long, sloping entryway, and pillars placed in the middle of the hall. Remnants of bonfires, a ceramic container, and other relic offerings place the last date of use at over 300 years ago, with the tomb itself dating back to 33rd century B.C.

 

relics and reliquaries catacombs and crypts
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