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Caves of Poço Velho
Neolithic site in Cascais, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Caves of Poço Velho (old well) are located in the centre of Cascais in the Lisbon district of Portugal. Their use, primarily as a necropolis, is believed to date back to the paleolithic era.
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Grutas do Poço Velho | |
![]() Entrance to caves | |
Location | Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal |
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Coordinates | 38.700°N 9.421°W / 38.700; -9.421 |
Type | Necropolis |
History | |
Periods | Chalcolithic; Neolithic; Paleolithic |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1879; 1942; 1945-47 |
Archaeologists | Carlos Ribeiro; Afonso do Paço; Abreu Nunes |
Condition | Good |
Ownership | Municipality of Cascais |
Public access | Yes. By appointment. |
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