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Discovered in 1993 by Oreste Caroppo, a well-known enthusiast and connoisseur of the Salento area. The news of the discovery, at the time, captured the interest of several scholars, who immediately rushed to the site to carefully examine the two Megaliths. The Dolmens are located on a small promontory called the Plao district, a term of Grika origin, which would mean "chianca", or a slab of light stone, typical of the Apulian territory. Furthermore, on the surrounding rocky surface, there are a series of channels similar to those of the Dolmen Stabile of Giuggianello, most likely used to drain liquids during the performance of certain rituals.

Inserted in the collection https://www.komoot.com/it-it/collection/2431081/-pietre-del-salento - You have to move away from the road and reach it on private land with the utmost respect for other people's property to see them. Let's not forget that dolmens are archaic elements that must be observed without touching them or worse climbing on them. They are the history and heritage of Salento.

The name of the Menhir derives from the griko and means "Big Cross". In 1880 Cosimo De Giorgi described it with larger dimensions than its current one. It was demolished several times due to an ancient legend linked to a treasure hidden at the foot of the monolith.

The Menhir was discovered by Oreste Caroppo in 1993. The monolith is distinguished from other Menhirs by two quite evident characteristics, its bicuspid top and a square cavity on one of the main facades. Height: 1.25 meters

Inserted in the collection https://www.komoot.com/it-it/collection/2431081/-pietre-del-salento - Located in the center of a non-accessible private farm, it is still visible from afar from the edge of the road. It's fragile, better not to touch it and enjoy it from afar.

Inserted in the collection https://www.komoot.com/it-it/collection/2431081/-pietre-del-salento - Located in the middle of the intersection, it is easily visible and accessible by bike.

Characteristic Martignano wells that served as cisterns for collecting rainwater. They could be owned or public and in part still perform their function today

Hidden in plain sight ...... A pile of stones and two trees to protect and enhance the beauty of this wonderful Menhir