Talayotic
Talayotic refers to a culture that flourished on the island of Menorca, in the Balearic Islands of Spain, during the Iron Age, approximately from the 8th century BCE to the 2nd century BCE. The most distinctive features of the Talayotic culture are its megalithic monuments, known as talayots. These are circular or rectangular stone towers, constructed from large, unworked stones, which vary in size and height. Their exact purpose remains a subject of debate among archaeologists, with theories suggesting they served as defensive structures, watchtowers, or even as symbols of social status and power.
Beyond the talayots, the culture is also characterized by other stone constructions such as taulas, which are