Naveta de Tudons, Spain
From series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”Year: 2 thousand years BC.. Lenght: 13.6 meters. Width: 6.4 meters.
In Spain, on Menorca Island is the ancient tomb Naveta de Tudons, whose age, according to the assumptions of the scientist, forms about 3 200 years. It is built of the large stone blocks and reminds of the kielobene boat. The unique crypt was discovered by archaeologists very recently, in 1975. In the research of their interiors, the ancient ceramic buttons and bronze bracelets were found. Currently, the crypt is completely restored and opened to visitors.
The corpses found in the crypt were encircled nearby, and the crypt itself became a prominent tourist object. Naveta de Tudons is the most famous archaeological site of the Balearic Islands, and if its age is properly assessed, the oldest building in Europe.
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ATM bankomat: 'Cajero Automatico Banco Español de Credito' located in 2.85 km (
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Car rental office: 'Menorca Rentacars' is located in 2.25 km (
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