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ArchaeologyTorre das ÁguiasStanding in the middle of the countryside close to Almofala, although now in a badly ruined state, is the Torre das Águias (initially a Roman Temple), which reminds us of the more distant mediaeval times when the Moors penetrated into this region (...)
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ArchaeologyPonte romana - Ribeira de OdivelasRoman Brigde - Ribeira de OdivelasRoman bridge that has been subject to subsequent reconstructions, constituted by twenty-six perfectly vaulted arches. A funereal inscription was re-used in its construction. It formed part of the Roman Road that (...)
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ArchaeologyTemplo Romano de ScalabisRoman Temple of ScalabisSome Roman remains were found in the course of work being undertaken for the rebuilding of a palace in the Largo da Alcáçova. These are in fact the podium of a Roman temple, a square structure measuring roughly 15 metres. The (...)
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ArchaeologyPardieiroThe Pardieiro is an Iron Age necropolis that lies near the road between São Martinho das Amoreiras and Corte Malhão.It was discovered in 1971 and excavation revealed eleven funereal monuments in juxtaposed sub-rectangular forms. These monuments, in (...)
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ArchaeologyEstação arqueológica romana da LuzRoman archaeological station of LuzA Roman "villa" excavated in the 19th century, whose main features include the Roman bath-house, with various outbuildings and the mosaic pavements. An industrial complex was also discovered, constituted by fish (...)
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ArchaeologyFonte do ÍdoloRupestrian sanctuary dating from the Roman era with human figures and inscriptions in relief. Also known as the “Fountain of the Idol”.
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ArchaeologyPovoado das Mesas do CastelinhoMesas do Castelinho settlementFortified settlement of the II Iron Age/Roman era that was reoccupied during the Moslem era.
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ArchaeologyCitânia da LongaCitânia da LongaTwo walls of the Northern section of this pre-Roman fortified settlement are still visible. The first wall is still in a fairly good state of conservation, measuring over 2 metres high and over 1 metre wide. The entrance to the fort (...)
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ArchaeologyEstação arqueológica de Alter do ChãoArchaeological station in Alter do ChãoThe vestiges found here include a building that contains several mosaics and a thermal spa. The remnants pertain to Abelterium, a small settlement that was cited in the itinerary of António.
