
Distinctive central roof support for buildings. Evidence of both stone and Olive tree trunks being used for roofs, assume one defensive the other just shelter and prone to fire damage
Distinctive central roof support for buildings. Evidence of both stone and Olive tree trunks being used for roofs, assume one defensive the other just shelter and prone to fire damage
Thick defensive walls for the village houses as well as the watchtowers
Large well preserved fortified Talayot village approx. late bronze/iron age. 2e entrance, pay at bar (paradise or what!)
Some important information about Capocorb Vell:
There’s an entrance fee of 2 euros (2006).
There’s a bar and toilets etc.
There’s ample car parking.
It’s closed on Thursdays!
What day did we visit? Yes, you’ve guessed it, a Thursday, and our last day of holiday too so no chance to try again.
The perimeter walls were sufficient enough, together with the cacti, to discourage hopping over – a huge site with 5 talaiots and numerous rooms to explore ..... next time!