5,000-Year-Old Caves Carved by Hand! The Artificial Caves of Quinta do Anjo in Palmela, Portugal скачать в хорошем качестве

5,000-Year-Old Caves Carved by Hand! The Artificial Caves of Quinta do Anjo in Palmela, Portugal

Carved directly into solid rock over 5,000 years ago, the artificial caves of Quinta do Anjo are among the most unique and sacred prehistoric tombs in Portugal. 🗣️ Subtitles in both English and Portuguese/legendas em inglês e português In this video: 🪨 Explore the four ancient tombs carved into a limestone ridge on the outskirts of town 🪨 See how these caves were constructed using stone tools, with skylights, antechambers, and burial chambers 🪨 Learn about the artifacts recovered, including stone tools, ceramics, and jewelry 🪨 Discover how these sites helped define the Palmela-type ceramic tradition 🪨 Reflect on how prehistoric people honored their dead in beautifully constructed sacred spaces The caves were first uncovered in the 1860s during quarrying and brought to international attention by archaeologist Émile Cartailhac. Despite damage from the quarry, they remain a powerful place to connect with Portugal’s deep prehistoric roots. 🔗 Learn more about Portugal’s ancient monuments: 🌐 https://prehistoricportugal.com 📺See all of my visits to Portugal's prehistoric places:    • Prehistoric Portugal visits   💬 What do you think about these hand-carved tombs? Leave a comment below. 👍 Like, Subscribe, and join me as I explore more prehistoric sites, dolmens, menhirs, and ancient landscapes all across Portugal.