Green routes reveal millenary history
The Parque dos Poetas in Oeiras is much more than a leisure space: it is a true gateway to local prehistory. Walking along its tree-lined trails and bike paths is pleasant, but few realize that beneath visitors’ feet lie archaeological remains from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. Research indicates that these areas were inhabited by agro-pastoral communities over 4,000 years ago, serving as sites for living, farming, and early funerary rituals. Excavations at key points have uncovered pottery fragments, polished stone tools, and primitive dwelling structures. Archaeology experts warn that many of these traces remain preserved underground, offering a unique opportunity to understand the beginnings of human settlement in Oeiras. The municipality’s green routes, including urban parks and riverside paths, act as corridors linking nature, leisure, and historical memory. For history enthusiasts, strolling through Parque dos Poetas is more than relaxation: it is literally walking where the first inhabitants of Oeiras lived, connecting the present to a distant past in a surprising and fascinating way.
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