Paleochristian Basilica of Son Bou: A 5th-century Landmark on Menorca's Shores

Paleochristian Basilica of Son Bou: A 5th-century Landmark on Menorca's Shores

Buried in the sand on the eastern end of Son Bou Beach, past the sunbathers, lies this ancient, early Christian construction. Discover its secrets.

The Paleochristian Basilica of Son Bou is a three-nave structure, oriented from east to west. Discovered in 1951, it is estimated to be a construction from the 5th century. Outside the basilica, there is a necropolis excavated in the rock. The basilica is a Bien de interés cultural de Alayor, a cultural landmark and a reminder of the early Christian presence in Menorca.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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