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Diente of a shark in a Talaiot

Cornia Nou is one of the most spectacular prehistoric sites of Menorca. For its size and also because every year offers new discoveries archaeologists. Findings that stimulate the imagination of unequaled way. underground passages, buildings yet to be discovered, Shark teeth… Yes, Shark teeth. In the campaign this year, archaeologists have found a quite superficial level of these pieces, which has become hooked to explain to citizens what the site.

Excavations at Nou Cornia (Mahon) They started in 2007. Year after year have emerged a small talaiot and also a large outbuilding, I was probably related to food production.

It is precisely in this building where an internal passageway is, communicating with a new construction undiscovered. This year the campaign is dedicated to this new finding. He started the 25 May and end on 19 of June. This Sunday 14 an open door is held to explain the ciudadsanos how you're doing excavation, What are the characteristics of the new building and what was there the famous shark tooth.

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