You will have so much to discover once you own a home in fascinating Menorca – let Engel & Völkers introduce you to the Talaiotic history of the island

Whether for relaxation, culture or nature, the little Balearic Island of Menorca ticks practically every box. The island is a well-loved holiday destination and is becoming more and more interesting for property buyers who are searching for somewhere very special to invest in a villa or a house. Ancient civilizations also made Menorca home and examples of their settlements are still scattered across the island. These prehistoric stone structures are known as Talayots and they are an incredible cultural asset, in Menorca alone there are around 1,600 examples nestled into the rolling landscape, some as high as 5 m.

It is a fascinating and sometimes puzzling subject, some stones used in the structures are so huge it is hard to envisage how these people ever managed to manipulate them at all. House hunting with the local real estate agent Engel & Völkers Menorca? Then find out more about the Talayots at the same time, our experienced real estate experts will be happy to share their knowledge of the island while showing you the superb locations and perfect properties for sale island wide. Our blog is a brief introduction to the Talaiots and an invitation to check out some of the great villas, country/townhouses, and flats for sale all over the island and to whet your house hunting appetite with a great villa for sale in Cala Morell.

Prehistoric Talayots and homes for modern day families – Menorca, the island of choice through the ages

Future property owners interested in culture, history, architecture and ancient cultures as well as those simply curious about the world will be fascinated by the Talayots on Menorca. The structures reflect both the customs and skills of the prehistoric inhabitants of the Balearic Islands and document the life of Menorca's first civilizations. The name "Talayot" infers to the tronco-conical stone towers from this period were probably used as lookout towers and communal dwellings. The Talayot settlements were always built in an elevated position to give better visual control of the surroundings allowing the inhabitants to react more quickly when enemies approached. They were also considered a symbol of the community of the people of Menorca. The talayots are usually in the shape of a truncated cone, built from huge stones using cyclopean techniques.

The talayots can be classified into three different classifications: taulas, navetas and burial chambers. Taulas were shrines mainly used for celebrating rituals and animal sacrifices, while the navetas were collective graves. Isolated burial chambers, necropolis, in the form of burial caves and burial sites are found in various ravines and among the cliffs and are much more difficult to reach than the taulas and navetas.

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For expert advice on buying a house or other property in Menorca, contact the real estate team at Engel & Völkers Menorca. Be sure to take time out on your next visit to view properties on the island and discover the fascinating Talayots. Make Menorca your home – probably the best move you will ever make.