The coastal headland of Caparrot de Forma, near the Es Canutells residential area, is home to two archaeological sites in one. There is a necropolis made up of 23 artificial caves, or hypogea, and a second site that highlights primarily a sizeable rampart made of a wall of large stones that form a sort of bastion or fortification that closes off the Caparrot headland. Researchers affirm that these coastal populations were associated with commerce and coastal traffic, and were necessary points of reference used by the period’s ships to safely reach port.
A landslide near the first section of the path cut off access to the western caves, making access to them quite dangerous.
Schedule: Open access
Price: Free
Open: Yes (Access with due precaution)
Access: Access is via the road from Sant Climent to Binidalí. At km 2.5 there is a turnoff toward the Es Canutells residential area. Continue 2.2 km and go left upon entering Es Canutells to reach the monument.It is also accessible on Itinerary 17 of the Camí de Cavalls trail (Cala en Porter – Binissafúller).
Road signs are posted.
Car Park: No car park. Parking is in the Es Canutells residential area
Guided tours: Visitor information panels are posted.
Contact:
Services: No
Access for individuals with reduced mobility: No
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More information: The inside of the walled enclosure was excavated by researches from the University of Sassari (Sardinia, Italy), who discovered the remains of a possible military fort from the 18th century. This construction was erected partially upon a naviform dwelling that includes a slate hearth.
Both this room and the attached room on its eastern side, yet to be fully excavated, have their own hearths found near the outer wall. Excavations have allowed for the recovery of the ceramic remains of receptacles that inhabitants used on a daily basis, like two molons, or hand mills, used for grinding grain. Also unearthed were the bones of animals that were part of their regular diet, including those of goats, sheep and pigs.
At the base of the cliff, both on the eastern and western sides, we find hypogea dug out from the rock, one of which was excavated by the team from Sassari, bringing to light information regarding the funerary function of these locations. Some of the burials were carried out using lime and the corpses possessed personal objects like glass paste beads or iron and bronze bracelets.