Residents had seen the tips of the dolmen poking out of the reservoir waters before, but in 2019 two major heat waves brought a severe drought that swept across Europe, lowering the water level so ...

In full, the Dolmen of Menga measures 90 feet long, 20 feet wide, and 11 feet tall. It’s built from 32 massive rocks, weighing 441,000 pounds altogether. The best of Artnet News in your inbox.

A new study shows how a 5,600-year-old monument in what’s now Spain was erected. Each stone of the Menga Dolmen is many times bigger than Stonehenge’s megaliths.

Officially known as the Dolmen of Guadalperal, the circle of dozens of megalithic stones is believed to date back to 5000 BC. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on ...

The interior of the Menga dolmen features large stone columns that help support the structure. iStock via Spanish National Research Council The Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of Egypt’s oldest ...

A survey of the Dolmen of Menga suggests that the stone tomb’s Neolithic builders had an understanding of science. Skip to main content Thank you for visiting nature.com.

A new study shows how a 5,600-year-old monument in what’s now Spain was erected. Each stone of the Menga Dolmen is many times bigger than Stonehenge’s megaliths.