The island’s standing-stones are windows that look back to the culture of Menorca’s oldest known inhabitants. Archaeological remains scattered across the island that provide an excellent insight into Menorcan pre-history.
The pre-Talaiotic and Talaiotic cultures refer to the customs and skills of the pre-historic inhabitants of the Balearic Islands up to the Roman conquest (123 BC). Most of the archaeological remains that have been excavated –of which most are on Menorca – correspond to the so-called Talaiotic culture that can be dated from around 1,000 BC. The name ‘Talaiotic’ is derived from the word talaiots, which refers to the tronco-conical stone towers, probably used as houses, look-out points and for defence, built by these people. The architectural heritage left by the pre-Talaiotic and Talaiotic cultures is very diverse and includes the characteristic navetes, taules and burial chambers. Discover Menorca provides a guide to the most worthwhile Talaiotic sites, some of which are less well known. If you follow us on Facebook and Twitter you will receive news of the sites we add to the list.
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The Naveta des Tudons is the most emblematic megalithic monument of Menorca. Is a pre-Talaiotic funeral building in use from 1200 to 750 BC. The name naveta’– or ‘little boat’ in Catalan – comes from ...
Cala Morell necropolisA group of 14 burial chambers hewn from the bare rock that were used from the pre-Talaiotic period up to the second century AD.The necropolisThis spectacular necropolis with 14 b...
Torre d'en Galmés talaiotic villageTorre d’en Galmés is one of the largest Talaiotic sites in the Balearic Islands and is well worth a longish, unhurried visit to ensure that you appreciate all its fi...
Talatí de Dalt talaiotic villageA visit to the Talaiotic settlement of Talatí de Dalt, which blends in so harmoniously with its surroundings, is always a memorable experience.The Talatí de Dalt talaio...
Torrellafuda talaiotic villageTorrellafuda is a small Talaiotic site near Ciutadella with unrestricted access that stands in a shady old wild-olive grove.The Torrellafuda magalithic villageYou will fi...
Son Catlar talaiotic villageThe site of Son Catlar is of great interest as the only Talaiotic settlement in the Balearic Islands whose surrounding cyclopean wall is all but intact.The Son Catlar megal...
Torretrencada talayotic villageDespite being somewhat hidden-away and smaller than other Menorcan sites, the Talaiotic settlement of Torretrencada is still well worth a visit.The Torretrencada megalit...
Torralba d'en Salort talaiotic villlageTorralba d’en Salort is remarkable for its enormous taula and its enclosureTorralba d'en Salort megalithic villlageThe taula of Torralba d'en Salort talaiotic vi...
Trepucó talaiotic villageCovering 5,000 m2, Trepucó is one of the largest Talaiotic sites in Menorca, even although only a small part of the original settlement has been preserved.Trepucó megalithic v...
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