Necròpolis de Son Morell Nou, Archaeological necropolis near Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain.
The necropolis contains fourteen burial chambers carved into rock formations, featuring interior columns, windows, and varying floor levels across the complex.
The burial site remained active from 1600 BCE through the second century AD, spanning pre-Talaiotic and Roman periods in Menorcan history.
The burial chambers include architectural elements such as carved facades with classical columns, demonstrating the influence of Etruscan and Punic designs.
Located 9 kilometers north of Ciutadella, the necropolis offers free access and includes a parking area before reaching Cala Morell beach.
The site contains oval-shaped cavities called capades de moro, which served as receptacles for funeral urns and ritual offerings.
Location: Ciutadella de Menorca
Address: Son Morell Nou, Cala Morell
GPS coordinates: 40.04944,3.88255
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:14
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