The continuation of the route displays another necropolis, this time that of Forneca. It consists of eight graves and two sinks excavated in the rock, dating from the High Middle Ages, probably used between the 6th and 7th centuries.

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The continuation of the route displays another necropolis, this time that of Forneca. It consists of eight tombs and two sinks excavated in the rock, dating from the High Middle Ages, probably used between the 6th and 7th centuries.

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2. Parking in front of a café – Forneca Necropolis loop from Silves

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3. Funcho Dam – Necrópole da Carrasqueira loop from Enxerim

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Forneca Necropolis

1. Vale Fuzeiros — circular route (PR3 SLV)

2. Parking in front of a café – Forneca Necropolis loop from Silves

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