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Necropolis of Carenque

Necrópole de Carenque

prehistoric necropolis near Lisbon, Portugal

  • TypeArchaeological sites
  • WhereOlival, Portugal
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About Necropolis of Carenque

The Necropolis of Carenque (Portuguese: Necrópole de Carenque) is an archaeological site consisting of three well-preserved late Neolithic collective sepulchres or tombs, dating back to about 3000 BCE, which are dug into smooth limestone outcrops. It is situated in the municipality of Amadora in the Lisbon District of Portugal.

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