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Talatí de Dalt
A very well-preserved and picturesque prehistoric megalithic settlement, with a fascinating semi-subterranean complex.
Carlos Vermeersch
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Identity of the ancient Canarian aboriginals
The ancient Canarians through the eyes of Roman and Greek authors, Muslims and Christians, and archaeogical and genetic evidence.
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 21, 202422 min read
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Language and writing systems of the ancient Canarian aboriginals
The enigmatic language and writing systems of the ancient Canarian natives.
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 20, 20247 min read
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The Ancient Canarian Aboriginals
Despite popularly being called Guanches, this gentilic only refers to the ancient inhabitants of Tenerife.
Carlos Vermeersch
Apr 19, 202457 min read
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Pre-Columbian History of Ecuador
Pre-Columbian Ecuador included numerous indigenous cultures, who thrived for thousands of years before the ascent of the Incan Empire....
Carlos Vermeersch
Dec 24, 20215 min read
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Prehistory and History of the Canary Islands
The history of the enchanting archipelago formed by the seven islands and six islets that comprise the Canary Islands.
Carlos Vermeersch
Mar 23, 201837 min read
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Torre d'en Galmés
Perched on a hill overlooking Minorca is the largest ancient site in the Balearic Islands, featuring stunning houses and hypostyle halls.
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20188 min read
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Son Catlar
Ancient name Lacese Chronology Talaiotic Ia (1400–1150 BC) — Middle Ages Dimensions Area: 37.500 m² Son Catlar is a large Talaiotic...
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20186 min read
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Torellonet Vell
The Talaiotic settlement is one of the largest of modern-day Maó in Menorca, and possesses the largest and best preserved talaiot.
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read
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Sant Agustí Vell
The village is very little explored, despite the fact it might be one of the largest prehistoric settlements on the island. It includes two
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read
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Cornia Nou
The village of Cornia Nou possesses many structures, but the most remarkable are two talaiots, one of which of a great size.
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read
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Torralba d'en Salord
Undoubtedly a big megalithic settlement with many preserved buildings, characterized by the best preserved taula on the island.
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read
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Naveta des Tudons
The most famous megalithic chamber tomb in Menorca, and the oldest integrally conserved ancient monument of all of Europe.
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20182 min read
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Son Mercer de Baix
The small but spectacular megalithic village of Son Mercer de Baix, which boasts with the best preserved navetiform, sa Cova des Moro.
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20181 min read
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Rafal Rubí
This site contains not one, but two different navetas, called Rafal Rubí north and Rafal Rubí south, and both are practically twins....
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20181 min read
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Biniac L'Argentina
The navetas Chronology 2000 BC (Pre-talaiotic) — 800 BC (Talaiotic II) Dimensions Structure: 6 m (diameter) Chamber: 4.3 m (length) × 1.8...
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20181 min read
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Dolmen of Ses Roques Llises
The dolmen Chronology 2500 BC — 1500 BC (Pre-talaiotic) Dimensions Tumulus: 7.2 m (length) × 4.3 m (width) Chamber: 4.2 m (length) × 2.4...
Carlos Vermeersch
Feb 5, 20181 min read
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Prehistory and history of the Balearic Islands: Menorca
Prehistory reaches back more than 4 millennia into the past, from megalithic tombs to impressive and monumental fortificatons.
Carlos Vermeersch
Jan 28, 201815 min read
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