![]() ![]() It is one of the largest prehistoric monuments in Europe, 25 metres long, 5 metres wide and 4 metres high. The Dolmen de Menga is a megalithic tomb more than 4000 years old (Bronze Age). The red dots are the three dolmens which stand in line with the chin of the rock formation Dolmen de Menga ![]() Map of the area showing the dolmens and the rock formation (top right). Peña de los Enamorados, tilt your head to see a face (chin left, forehead right) ![]() The three dolmen which stand nearby appear to be in line with the mountain. If you look at the photo and tilt your head to one side, you will see that the rock resembles a face (with the chin on the left and the forehead on the right). This 880 metre high mountain may very probably have been of importance in prehistory. It is named after the local legend of a young Christian and his Moorish (Muslim) lover who threw themselves off the rock together while being pursued by Moorish soldiers. The town of Antequera Peña de los Enamoradosįrom the town you can see a mountain with a very distinctive shape, called the Peña de los Enamorados (The Lovers’ Rock). Antequera Antequera is in Andalusia in the south of Spain The monuments are 4000 years old and are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, for lovers of prehistoric monuments it is one of the most interesting places in Europe. Most tourists drive straight past on their way to better-known destinations, which is a great shame because the town has a rich history. Antequera is a beautiful town in Andalusia in the south of Spain. ![]()
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