Megaliths of the Iberian Peninsula
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Dolmen of Axeitos
Another example is that of the Dolmen of Axeitos which is believed to be around 6,000 years old. This dolmen is also known by the locals, as Pedra Moura. The name literally translates to “Moorish stone”; not the Arabic Moore, but rather the pre-Roman civilization of Galicia.
It derives its name from its location. It is located in the place of Axeitos, a parish of Oliveira which is a municipality of Ribeira. It has a polygonal chamber which is formed by orthoststs that are perfectly overlapped. There is also an oval, stone cover which is support by three points. The capstone is more narrow and rests lower, towards the south. It is 4.5 meters long and has a maximum thickness of 60 centimeters. The chamber itself is 2.4 meters long from the entrance to the back. Its width measures at 3.2 meters. In the passage are two, upright stones which face the eastern horizon.
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The Connection
There is a connection which exists between the Ancient Celts and the Iberian Peninsula. There are many clues which archaeologists have found that link the two peoples and suggest migration. One such clue is the burial mounds or dolmen found in Spain which date as far back as 4,000 BC.
Head del Solà de la Piula
One such dolmen is Head del Solà de la Piula. It is situated in the Ares mountains, above Tower’s Bridge. Josep Colominas Roca published a book about it in 1920. According to him, the place was looted and the tomb emptied. The earth was spread all around the dolmen, making it very difficult to find anything. “…it has been emptied looking for treasures, the earth has been spread all around the dolmen, this fact makes it very difficult to find something.” Also, there is no tumulus to be found, but rather a pile of stones. The stones are clearly the remains of the cairn which covered the chamber.
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Sources:
| Head del Solà de la Piula |
| Dolmen of Axeios |
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