The megalithic chamber hidden for centuries

In the countryside of Navarre, standing by the sign of a village church, lies a hidden chamber discovered in 1991, 1992, and 1993. Known as the Longarreko Hipogeoa, it is a Megalithic monument protected as archeological heritage in Navarre. The chamber is located near Las Aros de Viana, in the province of Álava, Basque Country, Spain, and is about 4.6 kilometers from the road. The chamber is 750 meters above sea level. The corridor leading to the chamber features orthostats, upright stones that support the chamber roof.

Inside the chamber, a stone with a diameter of approximately 0.46 meters was found. The grave within the Longar site contained the remains of 114 people (women, men, and children). Most of the human bones found at Longar were fractured, some broken in half, and some burned. Some of the human bones found at Longar were from children. Today, the Longar site is just a ruin, but it offers a glimpse into the past and the ancient rituals and beliefs of its creators.

The neolithic hypogeum, a subterranean chamber, was found under the ruins. Inside the hypogeum, various artifacts, including grains, flints, and oak branches, were found. The purpose of the hypogeum is unknown, but it was not for technology, culture, or burial.

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