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Neolithic “Woodhenge” Discovered at Perdigões’ Complex Portugal
... unearthed by a team of archaeologists at Perdigões in Portugal. The newly found wooden structure was built at the ... unearthed by a team of archaeologists at Perdigões in Portugal . The newly found wooden structure was built at the ... remarkable because nothing like it has ever been found in Portugal before. Archaeologists discovered the new Neolithic ...
Ed Whelan - 06/08/2020 - 18:20
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Almendres Cromlech: Rare Twin Megalithic Stone Circles of Portugal
Located on the slopes of the Monte dos Almendres in Portugal is the ancient megalithic site of Almendres ... site is the most important megalithic arrangement in Portugal and is also believed to be one of the oldest stone ... close to the city of Évora in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Despite being just a short distance from Évora , ...
dhwty - 06/11/2019 - 17:32
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African Remains Discovered in Prehistoric Shell Heap in Portugal
... found buried in a prehistoric shell midden in Amoreira in Portugal. The middens in Amoreira and other sites In an ... found buried in a prehistoric shell midden in Amoreira in Portugal. The middens in Amoreira and other sites in the Muge ... 8,000 years ago. The study of the Stone Age burial site in Portugal and the unexpected African remains, conducted by ...
Sahir - 28/02/2022 - 18:00
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Christopher Columbus: Master Double Agent and Portugal’s 007
... Isabel of Castile and her husband, Ferdinand of Aragon. Portugal, Spain's much smaller antagonist for centuries ... Isabel of Castile and her husband, Ferdinand of Aragon. Portugal, Spain's much smaller antagonist for centuries ... in 1480, with the Treaty of Alcáçovas/Toledo, whereby Portugal withdrew support for Juana; in exchange, Isabel and ...
XpoKolon - 12/05/2017 - 14:03
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Largest Ever Dinosaur Fossil Emerges from Portuguese Jurassic Backyard
... long late-Jurassic dinosaur skeleton was found in central Portugal, which was accidentally unearthed in a man’s ... long late-Jurassic dinosaur skeleton was found in central Portugal, which was accidentally unearthed in a man’s ... the Fossil of a Human Cranium Discovered in Portugal is a Shock Find The largest ever dinosaur fossil in ...
Sahir - 30/08/2022 - 23:00
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Oldest Roman Camp of Northern Hispania Found in Portugal
... vast 10,000-man Roman camp has been discovered in northern Portugal. Not only is it one of the biggest ever discovered, ... vast 10,000-man Roman camp has been discovered in northern Portugal. Not only is it one of the biggest ever discovered, ... the oldest known Roman camp in Galicia and northern Portugal “was” Penedo dos Lobos (Manzaneda, Ourense). ...
ashley cowie - 29/06/2021 - 01:56
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Legends say Mysterious Women Built the Megaliths of Portugal
... Mouras Encantadas, as the mysterious women are called in Portugal. Mystifying Megaliths: Knowth, Keeper of Ancient ... but declared others sacred sites, like this one in Pavia, Portugal. Note the ‘Cafe Dolmen’ in the background. ... then people made cromlechs, or stone circles. People in Portugal were among the first to build megaliths, around 4800 ...
Mark Miller - 28/09/2019 - 01:53
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The Macabre Capela dos Ossos: Why was it Decorated with the Dead?
... of and created just such morbid décor for a chapel in Portugal. When one thinks about the interior design of a ... of and created just such morbid décor for a chapel in Portugal. The Creation of a Chapel of Bones The Capela dos ... chapel located in Évora , in the southern central part of Portugal. This chapel dates to the 16 th century, and is part ...
dhwty - 13/11/2017 - 13:44
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Discover the Rich History of the Magnificent Portuguese Castle of Obidos
The history of medieval Portugal is well documented by a number of artifacts, but ... in antiquity. The castle is one of the official wonders of Portugal, and it’s a source of national pride. The rich ... of the central sites related to the colorful history of Portugal. It was a home to broken hearted queens and a safe ...
Natalia Klimczak - 13/09/2016 - 14:45
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Epic Voyage of Vasco da Gama Connected Europe to the East
... Not only is da Gama a significant figure in the history of Portugal and Europe Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese sailor and ... Not only is da Gama a significant figure in the history of Portugal and Europe, but he is also an important personage in ... oceanic route. As a result of Vasco da Gama’s voyages , Portugal cemented its reputation as a formidable seafaring ...
dhwty - 03/02/2020 - 13:55
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The Story Behind a Frightening Chapel of Bones in Portugal
... human bones and skulls. Church of San Francisco, Evora, Portugal. (Francisco Antunes / CC BY 2.0 ) At the time of ... Chapel of Bones of the Church of San Francisco in Évora , Portugal. (Georges Jansoone / CC BY-SA 2.5 ) By: Mariló ... Ossos-Évora. http://www.losviajeros.com/Tips.php?p=677 Portugal. Among bones and skulls in Évora ...
Marilo - 14/11/2015 - 04:27
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Lapa do Picareiro Cave Findings Rewrite History of Human Migration
... excavations at the Lapa do Picareiro cave in Portugal have revealed Palaeolithic stone tools that are ... excavations at the Lapa do Picareiro cave in Portugal have revealed Palaeolithic stone tools that are ... Picareiro, which is in a karst mountain range in central Portugal and not far from the Atlantic coast. Archaeologists ...
Ed Whelan - 29/09/2020 - 17:46
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Capela do Senhor da Pedra: The Pagan Origins of the Chapel of the Lord of Stone
... village of Miramar, along the spectacular coastline of Portugal, sits a tiny chapel perched on top of a rock known ... which speaks of its ancient origins. ( Image source ) Portugal has some of the oldest megaliths in Europe, and ... the first millennium BC, several waves of Celts arrived in Portugal from Central Europe and intermarried with the local ...
dhwty - 02/05/2015 - 22:39
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At Nearly Half a Million-Years-Old, the Fossil of a Human Cranium Discovered in Portugal is a Shock Find
... of a mysterious human ancestor with Neanderthal traits in Portugal. It is considered to be the oldest fossil of a human ... Zilhão, has discovered the oldest fossil human cranium in Portugal, contributing significant information on human ... Aroeira cranium is the oldest human fossil ever found in Portugal and shares some features with other fossils from ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 14/03/2017 - 21:58
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Monsanto: The Thriving Medieval Town Built Around Giant Boulders
... Yet for the twelfth century municipality of Monsanto in Portugal, the middle ages were just beginning. In most ... Yet for the twelfth century municipality of Monsanto in Portugal, the middle ages were just beginning. With Mount ... Almendres Cromlech: The Twin Megalithic Stone Circles of Portugal Legends say mysterious women built the megaliths of ...
Riley Winters - 30/01/2018 - 18:59
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The Casa do Penedo: A Portuguese Flintstones House
... located in the Norte Region (‘North Region’) of Portugal. This house acquired its name due to the fact that ... Almendres Cromlech: The Twin Megalithic Stone Circles of Portugal Legends say mysterious women built the megaliths of Portugal The Macabre Capela dos Ossos: Why was it Decorated ...
dhwty - 22/03/2018 - 12:59
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1,000-Year-Old Case of Syndrome Causing Small Testes Found in Portugal
... found in an 11th-century skeleton found in northeastern Portugal. The skull of the 11th-century-AD Portuguese man who ... by researchers from the University of Coimbra in Portugal , who helped with the initial radiocarbon dating ... at the Torre Velha necropolis in northeastern Portugal, which has revealed 59 graves so far. The skull ...
Sahir - 28/08/2022 - 18:51
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Was a Portuguese Queen Really Exhumed for her Coronation?
... mid-14th century a heart-broken King Peter (Pedro) I of Portugal exhumed the corpse of his lover to have her ... of the coronation of Inês de Castro, the Corpse Queen of Portugal, is difficult to forget. According to legend, in the ... mid-14th century a heart-broken King Peter (Pedro) I of Portugal exhumed the corpse of his lover to have her ...
ancient-origins - 02/04/2017 - 02:02
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Portuguese Empire and the Age of Exploration (Video)
During the Age of Exploration, Portugal's strategic location and maritime expertise ... exploration and trade. During the Age of Exploration , Portugal's strategic location and maritime expertise ... With its extensive coastline and rich fishing tradition, Portugal naturally looked beyond its shores, driven by a ...
Robbie Mitchell - 17/04/2024 - 20:50
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Pre-Medieval Tombs Found in Ancient Roman City of Ossonoba
Archaeological excavations in Portugal’s central Faro, the country’s southernmost city, ... Roman city of Ossonoba Archaeological excavations in Portugal’s central Faro, the country’s southernmost city, ... Backyard Oldest Roman Camp of Northern Hispania Found in Portugal Looted Graves, A Wealthy Family Burial? According to ...
Sahir - 17/04/2024 - 22:12