PORTUGAL CROMELEQUE DOS ALMENDRES
Portugal. Cromeleque dos Almendres
The cromlech of Almendres is composed by 95 stones set in two circles. Some of the stones are decorated with schematic and geometric carvings. A little further away we can see the Menhir which is about 4 metres high. Recent researches proved that the most part of the stones are in their original place and date the cromlech from the neolithic ( 4.000 a.C.) and chalcolithic (2.500 a.C.).
This huge, spectacular oval of standing stones stands 15 km west of Évora.
Cromeleque dos Almendres / Évora / Portugal - vista aérea Parrot bebop 2 Power
Drone: Parrot bebop 2 Power
Música:
Liliana Capitão (a minha filhota) -EGO -
Pilotagem, vídeo e edição vídeo: Pedro Capitão
Editado com Sony Vegas 15
Mais info:
Parrot Bebop Fimware 4.4.2
FreeFlight Pro 5.2.1
Site mégalithique d' Almendres - Evora (Portugal)
Description
CROMELEQUE DOS ALMENDRES 4K (PORTUGUESE STONEHENGE) - PORTUGAL SUITS YOU WELL
The Cromlech of the Almendres (Portuguese: Cromeleque dos Almendres/Cromeleque na Herdade dos Almendres) is a megalithic complex (commonly known as the Almendres Cromlech), located near the village of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, in the civil parish of Nossa Senhora da Tourega e Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, municipality of Évora, in the Portuguese Alentejo. The largest existing group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula (and one of the largest in Europe), this archaeological site consists of several megalithic structures: cromlechs and menhir stones, that belong to the so-called megalithic universe of Évora, with clear parallels to other cromlechs in Portela Mogos (in Montemor-o-Novo).
The construction of these structures dates back to the 6th millennium BC. They were rediscovered in 1966 by Henrique Leonor Pina, who was carrying out field work relating to the country's geological charts.
The excavation of the site unearthed a series of both megalithic and neolithic construction phases; Almendres I 6000 BC (Early Neolithic), Almendres II 5000 BC (Middle Neolithic), and Almendres III 4000 BC (Late Neolithic). The relative chronology of the cromlech and menhirs is extremely complex and covers a period from the Neolithic to Chalcolithic. It is believed that the monument either had a religious/ceremonial purpose or functioned as a primitive astronomical observatory.
Cromeleque dos Almendres - Évora
Aerial footage of the Almendres Cromlech near Évora in the Alentejo region in Portugal.
Note:
This movie has no commercial or profit intention, and may not be used in whole or in part , for any purpose other than artistic or scientific purpose.
Megalithic enclosure of Almendres Evora
Megalithic enclosure of Almendres Evora
The Cromlech of the Almendres (Portuguese: Cromeleque dos Almendres/Cromeleque na Herdade dos Almendres) is a megalithic complex (commonly known as the Almendres Cromlech), located near the village of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, in the civil parish of Nossa Senhora da Tourega e Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, municipality of Évora, in the Portuguese Alentejo. The largest existing group of structured menhirs in the Iberian Peninsula (and one of the largest in Europe), this archaeological site consists of several megalithic structures: cromlechs and menhir stones, that belong to the so-called megalithic universe of Évora, with clear parallels to other cromlechs in Portela Mogos (in Montemor-o-Novo).[1]
The construction of these structures date back to the 6th millennium BC. They were rediscovered in 1966 by Henrique Leonor Pina, who was proceeding with field work relating to the country's geological charts.[1][3][4][5]
The excavation of the site unearthed a series of both megalithic and neolithic construction phases; Almendres I 6000 BC (Early Neolithic), Almendres II 5000 BC (Middle Neolithic), Almendres III 4000 BC (Late Neolithic). The relative chronology of the cromlech and menhirs is extremely complex and covers a period from the Neolithic to Chalcolithic, and it is believed that the monument had a religious/ceremonial purpose, or functioned as a primitive astronomical observatory.[1][5]
Architecture[edit]
Located off the national roadway from Évora to Montemor-o-Novo, in the former-civil parish of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, it is situated just after the village of Guadalupe, in Herdade dos Almendres.[1][5] The cromlech is located within the property, 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) southwest, while the menhir is sited on the limits of the residence to the east.[1][5] The location is a rural area on the southeast flank at a slope facing the sun rise of the Serra de Monfurado, isolated from the local community. A pedestrian trail was defined by the local municipal council, and integrated into the municipality's megalithic route that follows the prehistoric remnants through the region.[5]
The complex, organized in a circular pattern, is marked by a forest of about 95 granite monoliths, deposited in small agglomerations.[1] The older (Early Neolithic) are designated by two or three concentric circles of smaller monoliths in the western part of the complex, while the mid (Middle Neolithic) structures consist of two ellipses (irregular but concentric) and large menhirs. In the Late Neolithic phase both structures suffered modifications, transforming into a site for social or religious rituals.[5] Ninety-two of the menhirs form two grounds, which were built and oriented to different directions associated with the Equinox.[5]
Many of the stones were unearthed where they stood/fell, and were rebuilt/erected by Mario Varela Gomes, based on criteria established from research and rediscovery of the original bases.[3][5][6] The complex's latitudinal position is about the same as the maximum moon elongation (38.55 degrees for 1500 BC); comparably, another latitude where this occurs is associated with Stonehenge (51.18 degrees for 2000 BC).[3]
Although many are large solitary 2.5 to 3.5 metres rounded/elliptical stones, most are predominantly with small, squat agglomerations of stone.[1] The group is disseminated in an area of 70 by 40 metres, oriented along an axial alignment northwest to southeast. The columns show signs of profound erosion, especially in those surfaces exposed to the elements, although decoration is still visible. These designs take the form of lines and radials, at least two on each stone.[5]
About a dozen monoliths present some form of carved drawings,[1] four of which exhibit only small circular holes. Monolith number 8, with a cut flat top at about breast level and showing several dimples, might have served for finer astronomical observation, specially spring equinox observation, by putting small stones on them. These observations might be made from stone 39, on the eastern focal point of the elliptic layout.[3] Menhir 48, also exhibits a schematized anthropomorphic representation, surrounded by circles and associated with a crozier.[1]
A isolated single menhir, approximately 4.5 metres tall and 0.9 metres in diameter is located near the residences, or 1400 metres northeast of the main complex. A line from the Almendres Cromlech to this menhir points roughly towards the sunrise in the Winter solstice.[3]
Cromlech Alemendres, Portugal: The Oldest Stone Circle in Europe?
Subscribe to our channel at Presented by Hugh Newman and featuring exclusive interview with archaeologist Mário Carvalho of Located on the slopes of the Monte dos Almendres in Portugal, is the ancient megalithic site of Almendres Cromlech, also popularly known as the ‘hill of the stone amphorae’. It is believed to be one of the oldest stone circles in Europe consisting of over 90 granite standing stones. The stones are arranged in two ‘twin’ circles. The ring to the east is circular in shape, and the smaller of the two. It contains the oldest stones, which have been dated to the Early Neolithic period (6000 B.C.). The ring to the west, on the other hand, is elliptical in shape, and is believed to have been built during the Middle Neolithic period (5000 B.C.).
CLICK HERE to explore the world with Megalithomania.
Filmed, Produced, and Directed by Hugh Newman. Copyright Hugh Newman/Megalithomania 2013/2015. All Rights Reserved.
More info:
PORTUGAL DESCONHECIDO Episódio16 Cromeleque dos Almendres
Menir e Cromeleques
( 19ABR2014 ) Menir e Cromeleques dos Almendres - Guadalupe - Évora
Recinto Megalítico e Menir dos Almendres / megalithic enclosure
Musica: The Maid that Sold Her Barley
Évora, Dança do Cromeleque
Menir dos Almendres
menir Almendres
Cromeleque dos Almendres - Évora
horse em Cromeleque dos Almendres
Timelaps cromeleque do Xerez 12-08-2012
Timelaps resultante das 240 fotos utilizadas para realizar a foto de startrails.
Cromeleque dos Almendres pro
Evora
Cromeleque dos Almendres
Cromeleque dos Almendres, Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, Évora, Portugal.
Cromeleque des Almendres
Grupo megalitico