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Almendres Cromlech is a megalith in Portugal, Europe. Portuguese Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage dates it to c. 6000-3000 BCE. Portuguese Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage also records: “Ceremonial stone enclosure.”
One of the largest groups of standing stones in Iberia, with about 95 granite monoliths.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 6000 BCE - 3000 BCE c. 6000-3000 BCE Portuguese Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Ceremonial stone enclosure Portuguese Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 4,500 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 6,000 BCE - 3,000 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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