Povoado Calcolítico do Cerro do Castelo
The CHALCOLITHIC settlement where you can distinguish three types of structure: a "defensive" built by a wall, with a general ellipsoid and probably leaving him, three hollow towers, one of which is very well preserved; A "housing estate", including three huts and also functional areas divided into two units, the first related to weaving and the second with the kitchen.
- Archeological sites
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Characteristics
Monuments near Povoado Calcolítico do Cerro do Castelo
Castelo de Alcoutim
It overlooks the river and, according to archaeological excavations, was inhabited during the Iron Age and early Roman occupation. Built in the 14th century as…
Igreja de Martim Longo
This building originated from an old mosque, whose minaret has been converted into a bell tower. Columns with inverted truncated pyramidal capitals, of Byzanti…
Monumento aos Contrabandistas do Guadiana
A set of sculptures scattered throughout the riverside area of Alcoutim depicting various scenes from the activities of the smugglers who inhabited the region …
Monumento Megalitico Menir do Lavajo
Megalithic monuments consisting of two menhirs situated relatively close to each other. It is a monolith carved from a block of greywacke, dark gray in color, …
Mural de Alcoutim
Tile panel depicting the town's traditional activities, by Carlos Luz, consisting of 31 panels that tell and preserve the stories of Alcoutim.
