Ene 11 2011 Selva de Oza: Crown of the Dead

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  Pyrenean forest of the Selva de Oza, in the province of Huesca, keeps the secret of our ancestors. One hundred stone circles are distributed in the shadows of pine and beech. ¿Antiguos graves? "Remains of cabins? The bold hypothesis, in view of the evidence that has survived since the Middle Ages, suggest that we are at the scene of a famous episode of uncertain location: the battle of Roncesvalles.

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  Pyrenean forest of the Selva de Oza, in the province of Huesca, keeps the secret of our ancestors. One hundred stone circles are distributed in the shadows of pine and beech. ¿Antiguos graves? "Remains of cabins? The bold hypothesis, in view of the evidence that has survived since the Middle Ages, suggest that we are at the scene of a famous episode of uncertain location: the battle of Roncesvalles.

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  Pyrenean forest of the Selva de Oza, in the province of Huesca, keeps the secret of our ancestors. One hundred stone circles are distributed in the shadows of pine and beech. ¿Antiguos graves? "Remains of cabins? The bold hypothesis, in view of the evidence that has survived since the Middle Ages, suggest that we are at the scene of a famous episode of uncertain location: the battle of Roncesvalles.

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  Pyrenean forest of the Selva de Oza, in the province of Huesca, keeps the secret of our ancestors. One hundred stone circles are distributed in the shadows of pine and beech. ¿Antiguos graves? "Remains of cabins? The bold hypothesis, in view of the evidence that has survived since the Middle Ages, suggest that we are at the scene of a famous episode of uncertain location: the battle of Roncesvalles.

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Pyrenean forest of the Selva de Oza, in the province of Huesca, keeps the secret of our ancestors. One hundred stone circles are distributed in the shadows of pine and beech. ¿Antiguos graves? "Remains of cabins? The bold hypothesis, in view of the evidence that has survived since the Middle Ages, suggest that we are at the scene of a famous episode of uncertain location: the battle of Roncesvalles.

Forests always emit an aura of mystery. When we go into the forest, and if we hold the children's fears, his charm increases as the light breaks into thousands of you who manage to beat the thick branches of trees. Predicts that fascination often in the imagination of the traveler to discover a big secret, a finding that the road stops. And Selva de Oza, in the Pyrenees in Huesca that looks to neighboring France, 120 stone circles scattered throughout the woods are the perfect excuse to get into their entrails for the ID of our ancestors. Christened as the Crown of the Dead, this archaeological find is a link in a rich megalithic route of Aragon which also includes several dolmens and menhirs in the neighboring valley Guarrinza.

The track starts on the right hand Oza old campsite, now closed. After a few minutes walk, and after leaving behind a fenced pool, a small path on the left side of the road invites us into the thicket in search of those enigmatic stone circles. The route is well marked and, when we crossed a small wooden bridge over a stream, a slight slope will announce the arrival to the upper reservoir. From the campsite are just 15 minutes of walking without any haste. Suitable for all types of lung. The reward is in sight. Protected by a wooden fence, the first crown, protected by the serenity of the forest, the will of man seem primitive for posterity. Signaling the excellent work undertaken by the Government of Aragon can make the most out of your visit.

Christened as the Crown of the Dead, This archaeological find is one more link in a rich megalithic route in Aragon that also includes several dolmens and menhirs

These circles began to be built, according to scholars, from the late Neolithic and the most recent examples are the end of the first Iron Age (3.000-500 before Christ). As to all megalithic constructions, in principle, were given a funerary meaning, but no remains of ashes or cists (primitive stone burial) Archaeologists have been forced to take many questions. The unanimous response suggests they are remnants of cabins built in skins and stones, the shelter of our ancestors in the thick forest during periods Pyrenean summer, when they traveled to these places to graze their cattle.

But, a theory more attractive to the imagination of the traveler, championed by historian Antonio Ubieto, suggests, in view of the finding of remains of medieval weapons, that we might meet in the place where he developed, the 15 of August 778, the mythical battle of Roncesvalles in which the rearguard of Charlemagne's army was caught in an ambush by troops of Basques. The feat was immortalized in the famous Song of Roland. The traveler, always disposed to be lenient with the legend, prefers to think, perhaps, chased the frightened here 20.000 Swiss soldiers pursued by the brave Basques (although more orthodox hypothesis states Valcarlos Gorge as the place where the battle was fought).

Silence de la Selva de Oza flooded landscape of emphatic footsteps and voices that resonate like a vault and spread between the put you on guard all the forest animals. Monte Below is the part of the site where they have found the oldest remains: pieces of flint 9.000 years old (arrowheads used for hunting). Here are also a number of circles, These smaller, Archaeologists infer that were built in the Bronze Age. The material used for construction betrays its origin: rounded stones come from Aragón River Subordán, born uphill in an idyllic spot called Water one-eyed, while the slabs, more irregular and pointed, were plucked from the earth in some nearby quarry.

The road, well marked, now loses altitude through some steps of wooden stakes with his back to the Crown of the Dead and returning in a flash the traveler to the forest track leading to the campsite Oza, starting point of this simple route by the rich legacy megalithic Alto Aragón.

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From the city of Jaca, take the road to Pamplona. Past Puente la Reina, before reaching a gas station, must turn right direction Done (is indicated). La Selva de Oza is located eight miles from this beautiful town Aragonese. Entry through Hellmouth (overhanging wall looks set to crumble on the road at any time) is actually one of the most spectacular pictures of the Pyrenees.

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Done, The hotel Foratón (Telephone. 974-375 247) and Val hostel (Telephone. 974-375 028), both in the Upper Cross Street.

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The best advice is to try to dine outdoors if weather permits. There are stone tables where the food most humble food of gods know. If you prefer white-linen, House Blasquico, Done, is a classic of the best cuisine in Huesca.

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-Visit the Megalithic Interpretation Centre Pyrenees, located at Km 8 of the road between Jungle Made Oza. Eye, only open in summer, weekends and holidays. Telephone: 974-37 51 23.
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