Images of Archaeological Dolmens of Antequera
Archaeological Dolmens of Antequera and its collection
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The archaeological area of the dolmens of Antequera comprises the dolmens that give it its name, including the Menga dolmen, Viera dolmen, and El Romeral tholos. Additionally, there are a series of sites directly related to this necropolis, such as Cerro del Marimacho or Cerro de Antequera and Carnicería de los Moros or Villa Romana de Antequera site. These sites offer a rich insight into the historical and cultural significance of the area.
World Heritage Status
In 2016, the Site of the Dolmens of Antequera, along with the Peña de los Enamorados and the Natural Site of El Torcal de Antequera, were declared a World Heritage Site. This recognition underscores the global significance of these sites and their contribution to our understanding of human history and culture.
The Two Enclosures of the Archaeological Dolmens
The Archaeological Dolmens of Antequera oversees two enclosures. The first enclosure is located on the northeastern urban edge of the city of Antequera, visually open to the vega and occupying an area of 7.5 hectares. This area includes the Campo de los Túmulos, where the Menga and Viera dolmens are located, Cerro del Marimacho, and the Llano de Rojas. The second enclosure is located in the vega of Antequera, approximately two kilometers from the first, and houses the tholos of El Romeral.
ESConjunto Arqueológico Dólmenes de Antequera
ENUNESCO World Heritage Site
ENArchaeological Museum
ESDolmens of Antequera Archaeological
ESCA Dólmenes de Antequera
History & Anthropology Archaeology Historic house