Son Olesa, Archaeological site in Valldemossa, Spain.
Description
Son Olesa is an archaeological site in Valldemossa containing residential structures, a dolmen, and a water supply system from prehistoric times. The remains show advanced construction methods and a well-organized settlement layout.
History
The site was inhabited between 2500 BC and 1300 BC, establishing a permanent settlement on Mallorca. Archaeological excavations reveal different phases of use spanning several centuries.
Culture
The remains show how the Beaker culture lived through pottery, tools, and building styles that survive today. These objects reveal the everyday work and skills of the people who made their home here.
Practical
The site is reachable by marked paths from Valldemossa and is most pleasant to visit during warmer months. Guided tours are available during the warmer season and provide more insight into the excavations.
Did you know?
The settlement features four talayots aligned from southwest to northeast, a pattern found in other prehistoric communities across Mallorca. This deliberate arrangement may point to astronomical or territorial meaning.
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