Dolmen of the Cova d'en Daina
Dolmen of the Cova d'en Daina
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Dolmen of the Cova d'en Daina
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December 4, 2024
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•December 4, 2024
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Legends related to witches and magic rituals circulate around the dolmen, common in the popular stories of the area.
Like many dolmens, its orientation could be related to the position of the sun during the solstices, which reinforces its symbolic and spiritual importance.
•December 4, 2024
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It is approximately 7.5 metres long, with an inner chamber of 2 metres. Its entrance faces southeast, probably for astronomical or ritual reasons.
It was used as a collective tomb, where the ancient inhabitants deposited the remains of the deceased along with offerings, tools, pottery and other funerary objects.
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