Antequera Dolmens: UNESCO-recognized ancient wonder

Explore a 5,000-year-old stone tomb complex in Spain, notable for its ancient construction techniques and cosmic religious significance.

The Antequera Dolmen consists of three large structures. They are the Dolmen de Menga, the Dolmen de Viera and the El Romeral stone tower. Photo: Pinterest.

Built around 5,000 BC. This is one of the oldest stone tomb complexes in the world . Photo: Pinterest.

It was a prehistoric engineering feat of the highest order. Stones weighing tens of tons were transported and placed by hand. Without mortar, the stone slabs were perfectly balanced by gravity. Photo: Pinterest.

The tombs are oriented according to the position of the sun and sacred mountains. This reflects the cosmological beliefs of ancient residents. Photo: Pinterest.

Ancient people used this place for funeral rituals and worship. Inside each stone tomb are remains and sacrificial pottery. Photo: Pinterest.

Today, Antequera has become a popular archaeological tourist destination. Here, in addition to the stone tombs, visitors can also explore the beautiful hillside and the museum associated with the relic. Photo: Pinterest.

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2016. This is the pride of Spanish archaeology. Photo: Pinterest.

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