Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park

Archaeological sites in Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park

Archaeological Heritage

Explore the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros through its diverse archaeological and paleontological sites. This collection includes world-renowned sauropod tracks at the Aire Range and theropod footprints at Vale de Meios. Historical landmarks range from the Roman road at Alqueidão da Serra to the unique Anta-Capela das Alcobertas, where a prehistoric dolmen serves as a church chapel. The list also features the medieval castle of Porto de Mós and the 'Jurassic Beach' at São Bento, showcasing 170-million-year-old marine fossils.

Archaeological Heritage — Map

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Castelo de Porto de Mós

Castelo de Porto de Mós is a castle in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

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Alcobertas

Alcobertas is a civil parish in the municipality of Rio Maior, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 1,923, in an area of 32.03 km².

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Aire Range Dinosaur Tracks Natural Monument

The Aire Range Dinosaur Tracks Natural Monument, also known as Ourém - Torres Novas Dinosaur Tracks Natural Monument, is a natural monument…

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Jazida de icnofósseis de Vale de Meios

This paleontological site contains hundreds of Middle Jurassic footprints left by theropod dinosaurs. It is one of the most significant locations in Europe for studying the movement and behavior of carnivorous dinosaurs.

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Estrada Romana do Alqueidão da Serra

A well-preserved section of a Roman road featuring original stone paving. It historically formed part of the route connecting Olisipo (Lisbon) to Bracara Augusta (Braga).

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Forno Medieval de Alcobertas

An excavated medieval ceramic kiln used for the production of traditional pottery, providing insight into the region's historical industrial activities.

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Gruta de Alcobertas

A natural cave system that served as a prehistoric burial site. Archaeological excavations have uncovered artifacts and human remains dating back to the Neolithic period.

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Praia Jurássica de São Bento | Jazida de equinodermes do Cabeço da Ladeira

Known as the 'Jurassic Beach,' this site features a remarkably preserved seabed from 170 million years ago, containing numerous fossils of echinoderms, such as sea urchins and starfish.

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