Prehistoric stone circle and 11th-century church uncovered as country’s reservoirs hit 36% of normal capacity
A huge megalithic complex and a centuries-old church are among the underwater monuments to have resurfaced inAfter a prolonged dry spell, Spain’s reservoirs – which supply water for cities and farms – are at just under 36% capacity, according to environment ministry figures for August.
Dubbed the “Spanish Stonehenge”, the circle of dozens of megalithic stones was discovered by archaeologists in 1926, but the area was flooded in 1963 when the reservoir was built.
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