One elongated boulder stands in the parish of Mogor, in the place of Monte, as a host to a rare architectural motif in stone. Known as the Pedra do Labirinto, it measures 5 by 1.5 metres and features wide, deep grooves circling a central basin. These markings are atypical for the region - there are only five known examples of this specific labyrinth design in all of Galicia.
Nearby, the Pedra dos Campiños offers a different perspective. This flat stone shows more refined, shallower carvings, though the labyrinth here lacks a central basin and is so worn by time that it is often only visible under specific lighting conditions. A crack in the rock has slightly altered the upper part of the design.
Further into the site, the Laxe dos Mouros reveals twenty-three circular combinations joined by curved lines. This large slab contains a dense array of basins and even a faint depiction of a cervid. It was once known by the local name Pedra da moura encantada, reflecting a time when the ancient meanings of these carvings were shrouded in folklore.
Today, these three sets of rock engravings remain accessible as an archaeological site in the parish of Mogor. Visitors can explore the distinct styles of these carvings, from the deep-cut labyrinth of the first boulder to the weathered complexity of the larger slab.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
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