Archaeological Circuit of Castro da Cola, Ourique

Alcaria 2

Coordinates

37º34'19.37"N / 8º16'53.55"O

Directions

Free access

Reception and Interpretation Centre
Visits to this centre are free.
It closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, January 1, Easter Sunday, and December 25.
Summer (May 1 to September 15) – 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. / 3 p.m.-6.30 p.m.
Winter (September 16 to April 30) – 9.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. / 2 p.m. -5.30 p.m.

About

Alcaria 2

The site of Alcaria 2 corresponds to a small necropolis dating from the Bronze Age (2nd millennium B.C.) and is composed of three funerary structures with circular plans. Although it is significantly damaged, mainly due to modern agricultural developments, it is possible to perceive that this burial site originated from a main funerary monument, later joined by smaller ones.

This type of monument, usually of individual nature, was composed of a cist (box made of slabs) or pit, where individuals were placed in foetal or lateral recumbency position together with funerary items, like ceramic pieces, for example, and later covered with a tumulus (artificial semi-circular mound), to make it stand out in the landscape.

Plan: courtesy of the Ourique City Council

Access

Prepare your visit

The archaeological circuit has a Reception and Interpretation Centre near the Church of Nossa Senhora da Cola. It can be visited by people with reduced mobility (wheelchairs, baby strollers). 

For more information, contact

colaassociacao@gmail.com / cacmb.ourique@gmail.com

Jorge Silva – 963090894

 

Reduced mobility

The archaeological site of Alcaria 2 is not accessible to people with reduced mobility (wheelchairs, baby strollers), and there are no guided tours available.

Cautionary Note

Access to this archaeological site is facilitated by the owner of the land where it is located. Keep that in mind when you visit the site, respecting it and contributing to its cleanliness, maintenance, and preservation.

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Bibliography & useful links

Bibliography

CORREIA, Susana; ALFENIM, Rafael (2001). Circuito Arqueológico da Cola. In Património / Estudos, n.º 1, Instituto Português do Património Arquitetónico, Lisboa, pp. 54-55.

CORREIA, Virgílio Hipólito; PARREIRA, Rui (2002). Roteiros da Arqueologia Portuguesa, 8 – Cola. Circuito Arqueológico. Instituto Português do Património Arquitectónico (IPPAR), Lisboa, pp. 34-35.

LAGO, Miguel (1995). Alcaria, um complexo tipo Atalaia. In AA. VV., A Idade do Bronze em Portugal. Discursos de poder, Museu Nacional de Arqueologia, Lisboa, p. 79. Disponível em: Consultar Artigo Completo →  [Consultado em 30/05/2023].

VILHENA, J. (2006). O Sentido da Permanência. As Envolventes do Castro da Cola nos 2º e 1º Milénios a.C.. Tese de Mestrado apresentada à Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa.

https://arqueologia.patrimoniocultural.pt/index.php?sid=visitaveis&subsid=2325557&lang=pt 

https://arqueologia.patrimoniocultural.pt/index.php?sid=sitios&subsid=2325557 

https://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/itinerarios/alentejo-algarve/02/ 

http://www.cm-ourique.pt/pt/menu/322/circuito-arqueologico-da-cola.aspx