Trepucó: A large Talaiotic settlement with a taula and towers

Trepucó is one of the largest Talaiotic sites in Menorca, with an area of approximately 5,000 square meters. It is situated two kilometres from Maó, following the old road of Sant Lluís. This prehistoric site is part of the Menorca Talaiòtica candidacy.

The site features a fortification built in dry stone during the 18th century to besiege the castle of Sant Felip, which was in British hands. At its centre are the largest talaiot and the taula. The taula itself is a spectacular rectangular stone with a height of 4.20 m, a width of 2.75 m, and a thickness of 0.40 m, located within a nearly semicircular enclosure that served as a religious and cult space.

Originally walled, only a few structures remain visible today, including parts of the wall, two square towers, two talayots, the taula enclosure, and some remains of dwellings. These houses, which are polylobular with central courtyards and peripheral rooms known as circles, were made visible by archaeological excavations conducted years ago.

After Roman rule, the settlement was abandoned. Because of this, well-preserved domestic objects were found during archaeological excavations and are now exhibited at the Museu de Menorca.

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