Cornia Nou Talayots, Mahón, Spain

Cornia Nou is a settlement dating from the Talayotic period (1000-750 B.C.) with two well preserved talayots of different types. The oldest and most spectacular is circular and measures around 26 metres in diameter, an impressive monument. It has a building in the facade with access at ground level; an inside passageway ascends to a set of steps leading up to the upper platform of the talayot.The other talaiot is considerably smaller and has a distinctive feature of a passageway covered with stone slabs crossing its diameter and joined to a wall. Excavation work carried out in 2007 uncovered the remains of pottery items dating from the post-Talayotic period in the 3rd century B.C. Plus, near the site there is a large Islamic necropolis with burial chambers carved out of the rock, which supports the hypothesis that rural settlements from the Muslim period were built on top of the sites from the Talayotic period.

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Casa Migolla (2 years ago)
One of the more than 4,500 archaeological remains of Menorca. Now a World Heritage Site. A trip to Menorca has interesting archaeological, historical, hiking, gastronomic opportunities and more.

Genís (3 years ago)
We have parked in the polygon in front, access is free and free. On Saturdays they do guided tours. It is quite well preserved and they are still working on it.

Jem Rose (3 years ago)
Very interesting place

jaqsbcn (4 years ago)
Free entrance,but it's difficult to park the car in the area.

Milica Maric (4 years ago)
Well this is amazing. The biggest preserved talayot worth to see. Entrance is free

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