Stone formation south of Busnela

Stone formation south of Busnela

Photo: David Perez / Wikimedia Commons , CC BY 3.0 , resized

Discover why these mysterious stones stand apart from the rest, and what secrets they might hold. In Castilla y León, unusual stones resembling a dolmen have captivated visitors for years, even though they are not widely accepted as a real dolmen due to the lack of evidence.

In the hills south of the town of Busnela, unusual stones can be found that resemble a dolmen but are not widely accepted as a real one. The formation stands apart from the surrounding landscape, consisting of a large rock serving as a wall and roof, supported by seven large slabs of sandstone.

The structure is located on a high point on the left bank of the Nela river. While it is popularly considered an authentic dolmen, its use as a funerary chamber is doubted because it lacks a tumulus that would have protected it.

To reach the site from Santelices, take the road toward the Northwest leading to Busnela. Shortly after passing the junction toward Ahedo de las Pueblas, the formation can be found to the left of the road.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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