Dolmen El Tesoro: A Neolithic Treasure in Morales de Rey, Spain

Dolmen El Tesoro: A Neolithic Treasure in Morales de Rey, Spain

Discover a 5000-year-old Neolithic relic in Morales de Rey, Spain: the hidden Dolmen El Tesoro.

Morales de Rey, Spain, hosts the enigmatic Dolmen El Tesoro, an archaeological site built around 3500-3000BC. Contrary to assumption, it's not a mound but a tumulus – a type of burial mound. Linked to the local owners, this dolmen, made of bronze, features a passage and a chamber, though part of the original corridor was destroyed during excavations. Remnants from the Neolithic Age, such as silex and other artifacts, were found within.

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Written by Nik Frost

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