The Taulas of Menorca

[Ichingcarpenter]

The Spanish Island of Menorca lies in the western Mediterranean and is the easternmost island of the Balearic group. It is a relatively small, rocky island measuring 50 km across at its widest. Although this island is just a speck in the vast sea, it has attracted the attention of many archaeologists due to 35 mysterious stone megaliths scattered throughout the island. One glance at these megaliths, named locally as taulas, and they become instantly familiar. The taulas of Menorca look remarkably similar to the famous megalith of England called Stonehenge.
Humans have been known to exist on Menorca since at least 2000 BC, perhaps even earlier. Some experts suggest the first seafaring people to arrive were of the eastern Mediterranean, such as the Minoans in Crete. The period during which their culture would flourish and evolve would become known as the Talayotic period of Menorca. The Talayots would thrive there for thousands of years until the arrival of the Romans in 123 BC.

http://www.historicmysteries.com/taulas-menorca/


Taulas of Menorca. The Torralba d’en Salort





12,000 year old Göbekli Tepe in Turkey

[cally]

1. Interesting..Looks similar to Gobekli Tepe

I would love to find out if any archaeologists have identified a link. Some theories are that the religion evolved into smaller and smaller worship circles. I have seen pictures of smaller structures that are similar to Gobekli Tepe. This one above seems the same size but thousands of years later so it is surprising.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Really enjoyable info. Thank you. n/t