Wéris megaliths


The Wéris megaliths are a group of megalithic monuments found near the village of Wéris, in the province of Luxembourg, in Belgium.

Description

The megalithic remains at Wéris are scattered over region more than long, and form a group which is unique in Belgium. There are many standing stones, including one beside the road just southwest of Wéris. Of the many chamber tombs which once existed in the area, two now survive in good condition. These remains generally date to around 3000 BC, a time period which corresponds to that of the Seine-Oise-Marne culture.
The dolmens are made from slabs of conglomerate stone. A notable feature of the two dolmens is that the funerary chamber and the ante-chamber are separated by a stone slab pierced with a circular opening.
A museum for the monuments can be found in the centre of the village of Wéris.

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