Archaeological Site Son Fornés

During the most recent excavation campaign, the site—previously hidden beneath vegetation—was delimited, expanding its area by 5 square meters. It spans a period from the Iron Age to the Roman Empire, recording more than a thousand years of occupation. Among the materials recovered are remains dating up to the Early Middle Ages, with the ataifor that was displayed at the Louvre Museum standing out.

Thanks to half a century of research carried out by ASOME (Mediterranean Social Archaeology) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, we can observe the social transformations that took place around 3,000 years ago. The three talayots stand out, along with the settlement, which reveals an urban layout from this period. Over time, society became more hierarchical, as evidenced by the Balearic period wall and sanctuaries 1 and 2. Finally, in the eastern area, one finds Roman remains from both the Republican and Imperial periods. The latest excavation campaign has opened up the possibility of identifying one of the two Roman oppida mentioned by Pliny the Elder, which have yet to be confirmed.

The Archaeological Museum of Son Fornés (C/ Emili Pou, s/n) provides more detailed information about each phase of the site.