Tholos de El Romeral

#125 among destinations in Spain

Unesco, Prehistoric site

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Nestled in the heart of Andalusia, Spain, the Tholos de El Romeral stands as a testament to the ingenuity and mystique of prehistoric architecture. This ancient megalithic site, dating back to the Bronze Age, is part of the Antequera Dolmens Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.

The Tholos de El Romeral is characterized by its distinctive construction, featuring a large circular chamber with a corridor leading to its entrance—a design commonly referred to as a "tholos." This prehistoric monument is built from large stone slabs and dry masonry, showcasing the advanced engineering skills of the people who constructed it thousands of years ago.

Archaeologists believe that the Tholos de El Romeral, along with the nearby dolmens of Menga and Viera, was used for ritualistic purposes and as a burial site. The alignment of these structures with celestial bodies suggests that they held astronomical significance for the prehistoric community.

Alternative names: Unesco: from 2016Area: 9.64 acres (0.0151 mi²)Coordinates: 37°2'3"N, 4°32'6"W

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Tholos de El Romeral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alcazaba de Antequera, El Torcal de Antequera, Dolmen de Viera, Peña de los Enamorados.

1.9 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
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4.8 miS
Reserve with unique limestone formations
El Torcal de Antequera
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1.1 miSW
Underground Copper Age burial chamber
Dolmen de Viera, Antequera
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3.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction,
Peña de los Enamorados, Antequera
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1 miSW
37°1'27"N • 4°32'50"W
Antequera Dolmens Site, Antequera
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1 miSW
Ancient megalithic burial site
Dolmen of Menga, Antequera
26 min walk • The Dolmen of Menga is a megalithic burial mound called a tumulus, a long barrow form of dolmen, dating from the 3750-3650 BCE approx. It is near Antequera, Málaga, Spain. It is one of the largest known ancient megalithic structures in Europe.
2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Pabellón Polideportivo Municipal Fernando Argüelles, Antequera
52 min walk • Pabellón Polideportivo Municipal Fernando Argüelles is an arena in Antequera, Spain. It is primarily used for team handball and is the home arena of BM Antequera. The arena holds 2,575 people.