In the bosom of the Earth: a new megalithic monument at the Antequera World Heritage Site

A newly discovered megalithic tomb at the Antequera Dolmens Site, Spain, reveals a complex funerary monument that blends natural and built elements, emphasizing the significance of La Peña de los Enamorados in Neolithic worldviews. This discovery, part of a multidisciplinary investigation involving geological, architectural, and archaeoastronomical analyses, underscores the deep connection between prehistoric monuments and their natural surroundings at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The findings highlight the importance of further exploring prehistoric place-making practices.

García Sanjuán, L., Wheatley, D. W., Lozano Rodríguez, J. A., Evangelista, L. S., González García, A. C., Cintas-Peña, M., Díaz-Guardamino, M., Nieto, V. B., Montero Artús, R., Kanz, F., Rebay-Salisbury, K., Jiménez Espejo, F. J., & Rivera Jiménez, T. (2023). In the bosom of the Earth: a new megalithic monument at the Antequera World Heritage Site. Antiquity, 97(393), 576–595. https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2023.35