One of the taula sanctuaries already excavated in Menorca: the Taula sanctuary at Torralba d'en Salort. Courtesy Sa Cudia Cremada Field School
Posted on 04/02/2016 3:10:27 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Archaeologists have recently begun revealing the features of an ancient prehistoric stone structure on the Mediterranean island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands, an archipelago near the eastern coast of Spain.
Beginning in 2015, under the direction of archaeologists Montserrat Anglada, Irene Riudavets, and Cristina Bravo, an archaeological team began excavating a newly opened structure at the site, known as Sa Cudia Cremada, a site that is composed of distinctive Iron Age (part of Spain's prehistoric period) stone structures such as talayots -- truncated tower-shaped constructions. The builders were members of the mysterious Talayotic culture, a people who left no written records, but whose architectural legacy dots the Balearic Islands...
Characteristic of the Talayotic culture, the Taula is a large vertical monolith or supporting stone combined with a horizontal one resting on top, forming a large T-shaped monument. "Taula" means table in Catalan, as they were by tradition once thought to be tables used by giants. Now archaeologists suggest they were monuments representing Talayotic deities, occupying central positions in sanctuaries where rituals were performed...
The Talayotic culture is a society that flourished on the Gymnesian Islands (the easternmost Balearic Islands) during the Iron Age. Its origins date from the end of the second millennium BC. It is named after the talayots, abundant and emblematic structures from the prehistoric period of the Balearic Islands. Archaeologists are continuing to piece together excavated clues that are still raising more questions than answers, but progress is slowly being made. "Archaeological excavations and research tasks are slow and laborious," reports the team. "As a consequence, the team has a long way to go to be able to ascertain all these questions and others, which will shed light on the function and significance of this type of unique sanctuary from Mediterranean Prehistory."
(Excerpt) Read more at popular-archaeology.com ...
One of the taula sanctuaries already excavated in Menorca: the Taula sanctuary at Torralba d'en Salort. Courtesy Sa Cudia Cremada Field School
Archaeologists return to prehistoric sanctuaries on island of Menorca, Spain
Popular Archaeology | Tue, Jun 02, 2015 | editors
Posted on 06/05/2015 1:33:00 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
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“... a people who left no written records ...” maybe they used paper or papyrus ...
Also looks sincere.
And no one saaw this until now? T for Trump
Hmmmm....slightly reminiscent of Gobleki Tepe
“And no one saaw this until now?”
I love to read the comments from those that don’t bother to read the article ...
Yup, although Gob.Tepe looks more advanced. :’)
That's where you put the sheep to feed the Cyclops.
I love those that allow jokes to pass right over their head.
I’m sure you’re not the first to see it. It’s so obvious.
Looks like a highway overpass pier.
An Atlantian on ramp?
They look very modern and man made to me.
The Gymnesiun Island? Probably a pull-up bar.
They prophesized Trump becoming President of a unknown land far into the future. These people are incredible.
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