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The Government, through the Delegation of the Presidency for Cultural affairs, will collaborate with 200,000 euros in the impulse of the Talayotic Menorca candidacy

Sa Mitja Lluna is a very special site, it is the only copper mine with evidence of prehistoric exploitation that has been documented in the Balearic Islands. In addition, it is placed in a privileged location, such as Illa d’en Colom, within the Natural Park of s'Albufera des Grau (Maó).

This audiovisual production summarizes the initiative of the lighting of fire-signals at 28 talayots in support of those individuals who live in precarious circumstances and hence opt to cross the Mediterranean out of desperation

The cover of the Unicum magazine pictures the island’s most emblematic monument with an extensive article detailing the management of the vandalistic attack it suffered in 2018.
 

The Consell Insular, through its Historical Heritage Services Department, shall once again be taking part in the European Heritage Days, considered the most widely celebrated event for European cultural heritage.

It is an isolated structure with a straight façade whose original entrance is currently sealed off. Inside, we find 5 freestanding columns and 9 pilasters attached to the walls, which support the ceiling of large stone slabs.

Data regarding the number of visitors to heritage sites managed by the Foundation for Tourist Development in Menorca (which includes data from Torre d’en Galmés, Naveta des Tudons, Fort Marlborough and Torre de Fornells) show a positive trend over recent years.
 

The Museum of Menorca’s collection, made of up over 250,000 pieces, has a new storage area for many of its different objects. Due to the increasing size of the collection, resulting primarily from archaeological excavations being carried out on the island every year, the Island Council of Menorca and the Museum of Menorca have established a new repository. This new space, located in a warehouse owned by the Island Council, will help to relieve the overabundance of pieces found in the storage area of on the Museum’s premises. 

This exhibition is a showcase for the most interesting archaeological materials that have been unearthed by preventative excavations over the last two decades. Visitors shall also discover some of the new data gathered through these actions that shed light upon our past.