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Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Monumento MegalÃtico da Roça do Casal do MeioCountry: Portugal
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Distrito: Setúbal Type: Chambered Tomb
Nearest Town: Sesimbra
Latitude: 38.462842N Longitude: 9.036875W
Condition:
5 | Perfect |
4 | Almost Perfect |
3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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-1 | Completely destroyed |
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3 | Ordinary |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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This tholos built with the local limestone have been made during the first half of the 1st millennium BC (mid-eleventh century BC / end of the ninth century BC), corresponding roughly to the Late Bronze Age. This tomb was identified in the early sixties by Octavio da Veiga Ferreira and Georges Zbyszewski, during their survey work for the Geological Map of Portugal. About ten years later, between 16 of October and 11 of November 1972, the archaeological site was the subject of an excavation conducted by KonradSpindler and Veiga Ferreira. This monument was classified as a cultural heritage (Imóvel de Interesse Público) on 25 June, 1984.
About the burials
This megalithic funerary monument provided only two burials. The bodies were deposited in dorsal and lateral position, one of them with legs bent. Recent anthropological studies revealed that both of them show evidence of a regular horse riding practice.
About the artefacts
To these two burials are associated a significant quantity of estate, with particular emphasis on some bronze artefacts (one belt buckle, a ring and some tweezers). In addition to these objects an ivory comb was also found and various ceramic vessels, some of which having a special decorative element known as ornatos brunidos (polished ornaments). The burnishing technique is made with the use of a tool (the burnisher) in which it passes over a ceramic slurry or ceramic engobe before baking the piece and also when it has already been dried, yielding polished grooves that will contrast with the non polished and clearer background.
About the architecture
Making a comparative analysis of the architecture of this monument, we can state that it seems to approach other similar existing structures in the Mediterranean area, with parallels in small characteristics of the type of tholos from Mycenaean time as with some nuraghes of Sardinia. This tomb consists of a subcircular chamber with a false dome and a small access corridor. It was originally covered by a sizeable tumulus. It was also bounded on the outside by a stony circle, reinforced by large limestone blocks. Between the outer wall and the central chamber was possible to observe a circular corridor with no apparent entrance.
About the location
This monument can be visited by walking on a footpath through the site known as Roça do Casal do Meio located in Quinta do Calhariz, at about 1km (0.6 miles) west of the road from Azeitão to Portinho da Arrábida. The route is not signposted, is located in the woods and the monument is well hidden though it is well protected, surrounded by a fence and provided with a descriptive plaque with detailed information about it.
Links and information sources
IGESPAR (webpage where the official classification and asset of this monument is referenced)
Portal do Arqueólogo
PhotoArch - Blog (More detailed Information about this Monument – Text written in Portuguese)
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