Torelló Talayot, Mahón, Spain

The Torelló settlement was one of the largest in the municipal area of Mahón. It is especially well known for the spectacular talaiot (called the Talayot of Torellonet Vell) which is interesting because at the top of the tower you can still see the original doorway and the lintel above it, both of which date from the Talayotic period (1000-700 BCE).

Unfortunately, the structure was damaged by the triangulation pillar and the airport-runway approach lights that were placed on the tower platform. An archaeological dig carried out on the site in the 1980s unearthed lamps dating from the period of Imperial Rome plus the remains of fine Roman pottery.Of all the structures identified in the settlement, the most interesting are a second talayot (much smaller in size); the foundations of several houses; a couple of artificial caves; plus a water catchment system made up tanks or cisterns and channels.

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Angel Belloso (11 months ago)
Surprising building, easy to get to and see, recommended.

Elisa Castel (3 years ago)
The talayot is the highest and best preserved on the island. It's a shame that the town has disappeared due to agricultural work and the construction of the airport runways. Still, it's worth it

Magaly V. Mora (3 years ago)
Amazing heritage zone!

Jamie Hay (6 years ago)
Excellent wander round, if you like megaliths.

Ale Bazzano (6 years ago)
Impresionante!

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