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'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam

'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam

13 Sept 15:58 Key points summarised by AI
  • The 'Dolmen of Guadalperal,' dubbed 'Spanish Stonehenge,' has fully emerged from Spain's Valdecanas reservoir due to the country's worst drought in decades, revealing a prehistoric stone circle.
  • Dating back to 5000 BC, this megalithic site was submerged in 1963 and has only been fully visible four times since, offering archaeologists a rare opportunity for study.
  • While its emergence boosts local tourism, it highlights the severe impact of climate change and drought on the region, with the reservoir's water level dropping to 28% capacity and devastating local agriculture.
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