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Es Castellàs des Caparrot de Forma
The archaeological site of Es Castellàs des Caparrot de Forma is a prehistoric site located on the south coast of Menorca. It is unique in that it contains two sites with different chronologies and functions.
A coastal fortification and a necropolis consisting of several hypogeum can thus be distinguished. On the headland closest to the coast, remains have been discovered of what may have been a settlement from the end of the Bronze Age, in which a wall of considerable proportions has been found, closing off access to this area from the mainland. It consisted of a wall made of large stones that served as a stronghold to protect the site.
Inside these walls, two circular constructions were built using small stones. Digs carried out in this area have uncovered the remains of vessels used in the daily life of the ancient inhabitants, as well as various tools, such as two hand mills used to grind cereal.
On the other hand, there is a necropolis near the cliffs consisting of a total of 23 caves or hypogeum dating back to the Iron Age.
This archeological site, located near the residential area of des Canutells, has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC in Spanish).