Archaeological sites in Gipuzkoa

Ancient Archaeological Sites

This collection highlights the prehistoric landscape of Gipuzkoa, featuring the UNESCO-listed Ekain Cave, renowned for its Paleolithic horse paintings. The list spans the Aralar and Jaizkibel mountain ranges, showcasing a high density of megalithic monuments including Neolithic dolmens, Bronze Age cromlechs (stone circles), and prominent menhirs like Eteneta. These sites provide evidence of ancient pastoral routes and funerary traditions, ranging from subterranean burial chambers to ritual stone alignments situated along high-altitude ridges.

Ancient Archaeological Sites — Map

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A

Ekain

UNESCO World Heritage site featuring exceptional Paleolithic cave paintings, primarily of horses, dating back approximately 14,000 to 10,000 years.

B

Beaskin I harrespila

Bronze Age stone circle (cromlech) located in the Aralar mountain range.

C

Cromlechs Jaizkibel II 1-5

A series of five prehistoric stone circles situated on the Jaizkibel ridge overlooking the coast.

D

Dolmen Zorroztarri

Prehistoric megalithic burial chamber located in the Aralar mountains.

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E

Cromlechs Mulisko Gaina

Archaeological complex featuring four stone circles and a cist burial, dating from the late Bronze Age or Iron Age.

F

Onyi Zizta

Small prehistoric stone cist used for burials, located near the Onyi summit.

G

Menhir of Eteneta

A significant prehistoric standing stone, over two meters tall, marking a traditional mountain pastoral route.

H

Eteneta I harrespila (Cromlech)

Prehistoric stone circle located adjacent to the Eteneta menhir on the Adarra-Mulisko mountain ridge.

I

Cromlech groups in Egiar

A group of seven prehistoric stone circles located on the Egiar ridge.

J

Urteagako Zabala Zista

Prehistoric stone cist burial site located in the Hernani mountain area.

K

Túmulo Murugil I

Prehistoric burial mound (tumulus) located on the Murugil ridge.

L

Túmulo Elgea II

Prehistoric burial mound situated within the Elgea mountain range.

M

Cromlech Ondarre II

Bronze Age stone circle located in the Aralar mountain range.

N

Dolmen Ausokoi

Neolithic burial chamber located near the Ausa Gaztelu peak in the Aralar range.

O

Dolmen Matxitxane

Prehistoric megalithic burial site located in the Aralar mountains.

P

Dolmen Ausokoi II

Megalithic burial chamber situated on the slopes of Ausa Gaztelu.

Q

Menhir Ataburu Gañe

Prehistoric standing stone located in the Aralar mountain range.

R

Dolmen Txotxeta

Megalithic burial chamber located in the high pastures of the Aralar mountains.

S

Dolmen Erremedio

Prehistoric burial site located within the Aralar megalithic station.

T

Dolmen Argarbi

Megalithic burial chamber situated in the Aralar mountain range.

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