Petroglyph
Petróglifos do monte Pedroso
Figueiras · Santiago de Compostela · A Coruña
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Monte Pedroso is a granite summit close to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Being the highest peak in the vicinity of Santiago, it offers excellent views over the town. Several spiral-like petroglyphs dating to the Stone or Bronze Age have been found near the summit.
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Facts
What it is Petroglyph
Named after Monte Pedroso
Elevation here ≈ 430 m · Terrain Tiles
Nearest town Santiago de Compostela, 2.5 km away
Way of St James Camiño de Fisterra-Muxía, 1.9 km away
People in the municipality 100,842 (2025) · IGE
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