Menhirs

Outeiro and Telheiro Menhirs

The Outeiro and Telheiro menhirs are two examples of the vast pre historic human architecture in the Alentejo region. They are located in the Monsaraz area.

Outeiro menhir was classified as a national monument. It was put back up on 1969. It one of the most admirable phallic menhirs in Europe. It is 5.5 meters high and weights more than 8 tons.

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The Telheiro menhir, also called Bulhoa menhir, is a national monument. It was restored in 1970 since the lower part was damaged. It is 4 meters tall and has carved decorations.

 

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