Talaiot

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Talaiot in Mallorca
Talaiot in Mallorca

The talaiots, or talayots, are Bronze Age megaliths on the islands of Minorca and Majorca. They date from the late second millennium and early first millennium BC. There are at least 274 of them. While some certainly had a defensive purpose, the purpose of others is not clearly understood. These monuments pre-date the taulas, which are usually found nearby.

Similar but not necessarily related are the "nuraghi" of Sardinia, the "torre" of Corsica, and the "sesi" of Pantelleria.

Talayotic sites include:

  • Ses Païsses
  • Son Oleza
  • Talatí de Dalt
  • Trebaluger
  • Trepucó
  • Torre d'en Galmés

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  • Gomila, Joan J. Minorca: An Architectural Guide.
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