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The megalithic tombs in the region of Belas (Sintra, Portugal) and their aesthetic manifestations

2011; Spanish National Research Council; Volume: 68; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Espanhol

10.3989/tp.2011.11071

1988-3218

João Luís Cardoso, Rui Boaventura,

Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History

Within the region of Lisbon, artistic manifestations from megalithic tombs are virtually unknown, although they are frequent in other regions.The megalithic group of Belas has a particular relevance to this subject given its two types of aesthetic and artistic features already published by previous authors, but not properly emphasized or characterized.On one hand, the builders of the three known tombs -Pedra dos Mouros, Monte Abraão and Estria-made selective usage of certain types of rock slabs, based on their morphological characteristics on the slab surfaces, structuring them within an intentional aesthetic pattern.On the other hand, on the external surface of one of the slabs of Pedra dos Mouros, two engraved anthropomorphic fi gurines are known, but need to be reevaluated taking into account the most recent studies.(1) (2) RESUMENEn la región de Lisboa, las manifestaciones artísticas en tumbas megalíticas son virtualmente desconocidas, aunque son frecuentes en otras regiones.El conjunto megalítico de Belas tiene una relevancia especial a este respecto.Está representado por dos tipos de rasgos estéticos, ya publicados por otros autores pero no destacados o caracterizados con propiedad.Por un lado, los constructores de las tres tumbas conocidas -Pedra dos Mouros, Monte Abraão y Estria-seleccionaron ciertos