The Megalith of en Llach, a relic from the Neolithic era, is located in the town of Llagostera, Catalonia, Spain. This ancient monument, also known as a menhir, is situated near the Puig de Cadiretes. It is listed in the Inventary of the Archeological and Paleontological Patrimony of Catalonia. [1]<br> The Megalith, fashioned from red-black granite, boasts a faltiform shape and measures 74 cm wide, 76 cm thick, and an impressive 265 cm tall.<br> It showcases an intricate inscription on its upper part in the form of a serpentine meander with a cassolet at the beginning. [1]<br> The lower part of the Megalith remains unfinished, offering a glimpse into the unfinished work of ancient craftsmanship.<br> Archaeologists estimate the Megalith was constructed during the Neolithic Middle or Chalcolithic period, between 3500 and 1800 BC. [1]
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