The prehistoric open-air sanctuary of Penedo do Ferro (Monforte, Portugal)

Abstract

During the present research project, in the area of Monforte (Portugal), from the responsibility of the signatories, we identified an open-air sanctuary with rock art. Here we present the Penedo do Ferro´s settlement, where a significant set of rock art was identified in small shelters and isolated rocks, around the settlement which corresponds to a large prehistoric open-air sanctuary. Therefore, the aim of the work will be to show how the use of photogrammetry techniques might help to provide better documentation in rock art studies.