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La Torre-La Janera megalithic site
37.3331° N, -7.4058° E
About
La Torre-La Janera megalithic site is located in the municipalities of Ayamonte and Villablanca in the province of Huelva, Andalusia. It was discovered when in 2018 a farmer intended to prepare the land to cultivate avocados and in view of the archaeological potential of the site the local council demanded a survey to be made. It is considered to be one of the largest megalithic site in Europe with over 500 standing stones.
Historical Timeline
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Initial erection of megaliths
5th–4th millennia BC
Wind farm impact
2008
Modern discovery
2018
Main construction phase
c. 3750–3500 BC
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Environmental and Natural Features
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
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