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Necropolis of Carenque

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The Necropolis of Carenque (Portuguese: Necrópole de Carenque) is an archaeological site consisting of three well-preserved late Neolithic collective sepulchres or tombs, dating back to about 3000 BCE, which are dug into smooth limestone outcrops. It is situated in the municipality of Amadora in the Lisbon District of Portugal.

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Necropolis of Carenque
Trilho da Necrópole de Carenque, Mina de Água Casal de São Brás

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Necrópole de Carenque (Grutas artificiais do Tojal de Vila Chã ou Carenque;Grutas artificiais de Carenque;Grutas Artificiais do Tojal de Vila Chã)

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2700-621 Mina de Água, Casal de São Brás
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