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Cromeleque do Xerez

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Cromeleque do Xerez

Cromeleque do Xerez

The Xerez Cromlech (Portuguese: Cromeleque do Xerez), also known as the Xarez Cromlech, is a megalithic complex that is believed to date back to the 4th or 5th millennia BCE. It is situated near the town of Monsaraz in the Évora district of the Alentejo region of Portugal, close to the Spanish border. The present site of the cromlech is not its original location. Due to the construction of the Alqueva Dam for hydroelectric purposes, which led to the flooding of the original site from 2002, it was transferred from an area that is now under water to its present site close to the Orada Convent. This was the only monument to be moved, with the dam leading to the disappearance of prehistoric engravings and the Roman Castelo da Lousa

To read more go to:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xerez_Cromlech

And aerial view there:
whotrips.com/2021/09/20/o-cromeleque-do-xerez-e-do-alqueva

In the middle of the last century, it would have been subject to a reconstruction where the stones were aligned in the shape of a square. It is unknown if, in fact, this was the original shape. Later, in 1998, a thorough archaeological work was carried out which gave the cromlech new life.
The Cromlech of Xerez is classified as Property of Public Interest.

Nouchetdu38, Buelipix, J. Gafarot, Schussentäler and 31 other people have particularly liked this photo


40 comments - The latest ones
 Gabi Lombardo
Gabi Lombardo club
a very interesting historical location: it reminds me of Carnac in Brittany/Bretagne...
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Gabi Lombardo club
Obrigada Gabi, you can click on links to see other important location close to me on my answer to Tanja below
10 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Esplêndida visão de conjunto e o PIP 2 é deslumbrante, Isabel
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to J.Garcia club
Obrigada Judite
10 months ago.
 Pierre Pasqualini
Pierre Pasqualini club
Une jolie série.
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Pierre Pasqualini club
Obrigada Pierre
10 months ago.
 Jean-Paul
Jean-Paul club
Great series.
THX for sharing that, never heard of it before.
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Jean-Paul club
Obrigada Jean Paul, on my answer to Tanja below there are links to other important sites not far from my place
10 months ago.
Jean-Paul club has replied to Xata club
yes I've seen, thx alot Xata!
10 months ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
Un legado magnífico y poco conocido. Un saludo cordial, Anton.
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro club
Igualmente pa ti, gracias
10 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da hast du wunderschöne Aufnahmen mitgebracht von diesen Besuch liebe Isabel :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Pfingstwochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Weekend like any other for me, obrigada, best wishes for you!
10 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
What an interesting site; well captured Isabel.
Thank you for the link.
Enjoy your weekend.
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Same wishes Jaap, obrigada
10 months ago.
 Tanja - Loughcrew
Tanja - Loughcrew club
Danke fürs Zeigen dieser mystischen Steine Isabel …Sie faszinieren mich, egal wo sie stehen.
„Deine“ waren mir bisher noch nicht bekannt!
Besonders der Mittelstein im Kreis ist unglaublich schön :)
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew club
Glad you like them, I was also lucky with the light...

We have lots of them all over the country, not very far from me another important site:

Cromeleque dos Almendres

Cromeleque dos Almendres DSC2141

Cromeleque dos Almendres

...and also this lonely "guy"

Menir dos Almendres
10 months ago. Edited 10 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
These standing stones are very beautiful...........and as Tanja says, very mystical. You've captured these ones brilliantly Isabel.

I like your main image very much...............the detail is amazing, especially when viewed large, and it's nice to see some wildflowers growing between and around the stones.

The wider view in the first PiP is outstanding............it really shows the stones off perfectly. They look amazing in the sunshine and under the gorgeous blue sky. Again the detail is amazing and I can see many more wildflowers.

The second PiP is taken from a great perspective and it's good to see one of the stones in close detail. I like the thistle growing in front of it.

Overall, a superb series.........with a fascinating narrative and link. I hope they eventually get round to building the museum.
10 months ago. Edited 10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Keith Burton club
Hope so, but the funds...
It was late afternoon when I took this series, so it was easier with the light and there was nobody, what is a lucky privilege as the place is in all tourist guides.
Glad you enjoyed.
10 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
wonderful series, and the BW in the links as well!
10 months ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Very interesting, Isabel!
10 months ago.
 jowe_fotokiwi
jowe_fotokiwi club
muy bien...... sehr interessant
10 months ago.
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
Absolutely super series Isabel. It's so sad that modern humans find it impossible to live harmoniously with this incredible planet and nature as our forbears did.
Thanks too for the link, I shall follow that up.
10 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Superb shots!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
10 months ago.
 uwschu
uwschu club
wunderschön anzusehen dieser Steinkreis
10 months ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
A STONE CIRCLE THAT IS A CLOCK TOO !
10 months ago.
 Karl Hartwig Schütz
Karl Hartwig Schütz club
Sehr sehr beeindruckend!
10 months ago.
 Edna Edenkoben
Edna Edenkoben club
Wow! I'm almost expecting to see Obelix show up now... ;-)
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Edna Edenkoben club
He was behind me, snoring drunk on the ground, LOL !
10 months ago.
Edna Edenkoben club has replied to Xata club
That explains it ;-)))
9 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
They are incredible! A superb series and information Isabel.
10 months ago.
 sea-herdorf
sea-herdorf club
Eine interessante rechteckige Anordnung dieser alten Steine, isabel.
Bisher habe ich sie eher als Steinkreise gesehen.
Schöne Grüße und angenehme Pfingsten
Erich
10 months ago.
Xata club has replied to sea-herdorf club
It is a curious shape indeed, some photos here: whotrips.com/2021/09/20/o-cromeleque-do-xerez-e-do-alqueva

In the middle of the last century, it would have been subject to a reconstruction where the stones were aligned in the shape of a square. It is unknown if, in fact, this was the original shape. Later, in 1998, a thorough archaeological work was carried out which gave the cromlech new life.
The Cromlech of Xerez is classified as Property of Public Interest.
9 months ago. Edited 9 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Beautiful in its new place, a pity about the other ancient monuments that weren't saved....
9 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Gudrun club
True. But that reservoir is saving us now that we don't get even 10% of the usual rain...
9 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A great series of this ancient site, Isabel. As Gabi commented, it has similarities to Carnac (and other sites in the UK). Interesting information too.
9 months ago.
Xata club has replied to tiabunna club
Added some more info, if you are interested. Obrigada George
9 months ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Good !!!
9 months ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
Un site mégalithique passionnant!!!
Merci du partage*****
Bom dia****
9 months ago.
Xata club has replied to Nouchetdu38 club
Bonjour!
Obrigada pela visita e pela chuva de estrelas.
Bom fim de semana
9 months ago.

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