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The Prehistoric Sepulcher of Huerta Montero

An ancient burial site that lights up with the winter solstice.

Almendralejo, Spain

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The Prehistoric Sepulcher of Huerta Montero dates back over 4,600 years and was used for collective burials and rituals during the Copper Age. Preserved in exceptional condition, the structure is one of the most remarkable burial sites in Extremadura.

It was built by excavating 2 meters into the limestone and is just over 15 meters long, made up of a stepped ramp, a corridor, and a circular chamber once covered by a false dome. It was used as a burial site for more than 1,000 years, holding the remains of 109 individuals.

Through its orientation aligning with the winter solstice, the tomb also served as a place of ancestor worship, with the sunlight likely part of a ritual honoring the dead. 

Visitors are guided by interpretive panels that provide insights into the cultural significance of the burial. The experience is particularly remarkable if you visit during the winter solstice on December 21st, when, just as in prehistoric times, sunlight floods the circular chamber, revealing its full beauty and creating a moving spectacle.

 

 
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- Monday through Friday: mornings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; afternoons, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.- Saturday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.- Sunday: Closed.

A prior reservation is required at the tourist office located at Plaza Iglesia, 16, 06200 Almendralejo. 

Phone: +34 924 66 69 67All visits are guided and free of charge.

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The Prehistoric Sepulcher of Huerta Montero
22 Cam. Vereda Corona
Almendralejo, 06200
Spain
38.695106, -6.424779
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