Menorca, prehistory
July 4, 2016 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Amazing prehistoric ruins from about 3500 years ago. Almost completely unexplored as yet, would be a fantastic study for an archeologist. Many of the ruins lived in by Romans and Europeans after theRead more
Richard n Sheila Travels
About 5m high, this tee shape is the central feature of every one of these buildings, which are assumed to be places of worship and sacrifice. Its known as a Taula or table although far too high for such use, by anyone other than the legendary giants who lived here pre-the great flood.
Richard n Sheila Travels
This is a store room, attached to one of the bigger houses. Two central pillars (one obscured) hold up the large flat rocks that form the roof. About 3m wide x 6m long x 2.2m high. Surprisingly cool inside. Around 3000 years old.
Richard n Sheila Travels
Inside the underground burial chamber. Quite large 2-2.2m high maybe 10m long. What looks like a small crypt in that rear cavity...or maybe something to contain fluids or burial dressings. Not really known as excavations not yet studied...