Cala Morell Necropolis Rock Cut Tomb View all content for Cala Morell Necropolis

At north west end of the island lies the wonderful Cala Morell caves complex (see pages 302 and 303 of TME). Dozens of spacious rock cut chambers line a limestone ravine apparently used originally as tombs and maybe later as dwellings. The craftsmanship involved in cutting the rock was extraordinary. Internal pillars, decorated doorways (similar to those I saw in Turkey and Cyprus) and raised platforms vied for our attention with drainage systems, water storage features and sockets for carpentry. Brilliant!

Posted by Jane 30th July 2007ce

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