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ARCHEOLOGICAL BUARIAL OF HUERTA MONTERO

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ARCHEOLOGICAL BUARIAL OF HUERTA MONTERO

Its age is 4650 years (III millenium before Christ) according to C14 analysis. It was used as a colective tomb over 1000 years. The sunlight of winter solstice (the shortest day of the year) goes down the corridor lighting at the circular tomb and creating a stunning moment.

CHALCOLITIC SETTLEMENT OF SAN MARCOS

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CHALCOLITIC SETTLEMENT OF SAN MARCOS

The ‘Cabezo de San Marcos’ is one of the biggest fortified towns which belonged to Merida, Tierra de Barros and Zafra’s district, with an extension of more than 5 hectares.

SAN MARCOS CHAPEL AND NATURAL PARK

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SAN MARCOS CHAPEL AND NATURAL PARK

The park we are referring to, is in Almendralejo (Badajoz) and it has an extension of 138,000 square metres. The chapel of Saint Marcos is the place where it is celebrated a religious pilgrimage every year in April. In the surroundings we can find the first human evidences in slate with engravings (vessels and some channels), besides some “polishers” related with a settlement called “Cabezo de San Marcos”.

MONSALUD COLLECTION

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MONSALUD COLLECTION

The pieces are located in St. Antonio Convent, a cultural centre, and they can be classified into two groups of pieces; ornamental and epigraphic. This collection is dated from the roman to the Middle Age passing through the visigoth and islamic times.

THEODOSIO´S MISSORUM

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THEODOSIO´S MISSORUM

Missorium of Theodosius I was found near Almendralejo on 25th August 1847 by labourers. Characteristics: - Diameter: 74 cm. - Weight: 15 kg.