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Artificial caves of Casal do Pardo
Prehistoric necropolis near Setúbal, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The four Artificial caves of Casal do Pardo (Portuguese: Grutas artificiais do Casal do Pardo), also known as the Caves of Quinta do Anjo, were neolithic tombs. They are situated in Palmela municipality in the Setúbal District, of Portugal, about 25 km (16 mi) south of the capital of Lisbon. These caves were classified as a National Monument of Portugal in 1934.[1]
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Grutas Artificiais de Casal do Prado | |
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Alternative name | Grutas da Quinta do Anjo |
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Location | Palmela, Setúbal District, Portugal |
Coordinates | 38°33′51″N 8°56′19″W |
Type | Necropolis |
History | |
Periods | Neolithic , Chalcolithic, |
Cultures | Beaker culture |
Site notes | |
Discovered | 1876 |
Excavation dates | 1876-78; 1900-05 (approx.) |
Archaeologists | António Mendes Correia and Agostinho Jose da Silva (1876-78); António Inácio Marques da Costa (20th century) |
Condition | Fair |
Public access | Yes |
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