The Rock Carvings of Monte Banle in Ameixenda (Cee)

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Two significant prehistoric rock art sites have recently been discovered on Monte Banle, in the parish of Ameixenda (Cee): A Laxe de Fontefría and A Pedra da Raposa. Both are located close to one another, in a granite highland landscape traditionally linked to water sources and ancient pathways.

Initial observations point to prehistoric carvings such as cup marks, grooves, and symbolic shapes—including a figure interpreted as a possible boat with mast and sail facing the sunset. A more recent Greek cross has also been documented, suggesting the site’s symbolic reuse over time. Some motifs appear to align with solar and lunar events, hinting at astronomical knowledge.

These findings enhance the cultural value of Costa da Morte and offer new insights into how prehistoric communities used and perceived the landscape. Monte Banle emerges as a site of memory, where nature, myth and ancient art converge.

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