Dolmen di Montalbano

The Dolmen di Montalbano is a prehistoric monument located in the province of Palermo, on the island of Sicily, in southern Italy.

Dolmen di Montalbano
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The Dolmen di Montalbano is a prehistoric monument located in the province of Palermo, on the island of Sicily, in southern Italy. It is a megalithic structure that was built during the Bronze Age, around 3,500 years ago.

The dolmen consists of a large, rectangular chamber made of rough limestone blocks, which is covered by a massive capstone that weighs around 25 tonnes. The chamber measures approximately 4 meters in length and 2 meters in width, and is accessed by a narrow entrance passage.

The monument was likely used as a collective burial site for a local community, and human bones have been found inside the chamber. The structure of the dolmen suggests that it was built by a people with advanced knowledge of engineering and stonemasonry.

The Dolmen di Montalbano is situated on a hilltop and commands impressive views of the surrounding landscape. It is one of the most important megalithic monuments in Sicily and is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the dolmen and learn about the history and significance of this ancient structure.

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Dolmen di Montalbano, 72017 Montalbano Province of Brindisi, Italy
40.7887601, 17.4853561

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