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Dolmen of Guadalperal
39.8357° N, -5.4045° E
About
The Dolmen of Guadalperal, also known as the Treasure of Guadalperal and as the Spanish Stonehenge for its resemblance to the English Stonehenge, is a megalithic monument dating from between 2000 and 3000 BC in Peraleda de la Mata, a town in the region of Campo Arañuelo in eastern Extremadura, Spain. The monument is within the Valdecañas reservoir in the Tagus River and is only visible when the water level allows it.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Excavation campaign
1925–1927
Discovery
1926
Publication of engravings
1960
Reservoir inundation
1963
Satellite reappearance
July 2019
Estimated construction
3000–2000 BC
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Miscellaneous Features
Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Food Production and Processing Features
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