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Tender for the archaeological excavation project of the main talayot of Torre d’en Galmés

Jan 20, 2025 | Current affairs, Featured, Interview, Portada, Post, Revista Lloseta, Thursday Daily Bulletin, Tradition


The Consell Insular de Menorca promotes a key intervention for the conservation and dissemination of Menorca’s Talayotic heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Consell Insular de Menorca, through the Menorca Talayotic Agency, has published the tender for the archaeological excavation project of the main talayot of Torre d’en Galmés. This emblematic site, one of the most visited on the island, is a fundamental part of the Menorca Talayotic complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main objective of this project is to conserve and enhance the value of one of the three most representative talayots of the settlement, improving its visitability and historical understanding.

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Tender for the archaeological excavation project of the main talayot of Torre d’en Galmés

The central talayot is in a very poor state of conservation, with structural problems that make it difficult to visit and contribute to its degradation. This intervention seeks to address these pathologies through a comprehensive action that includes:

  • The archaeological intervention to deepen the knowledge of the talayot.
  • The consolidation of the archaeological elements to guarantee their conservation.
  • The adaptation of the talayot to facilitate visits and interpretation.
  • The enhancement of the site as part of the cultural heritage of Talayotic Menorca.

Project details and budget

The project has a material execution budget of 283,531.08 €, which amounts to a total amount of 408,256.40 € including VAT, including general costs (13%) and industrial profit (6%). The deadline for submitting bids is 3 February. This intervention will not only consolidate the archaeological heritage but will also reinforce Torre d’en Galmés as a cultural and tourist reference for local and international visitors.

A key site of Talayotic Menorca

Torre d’en Galmés is one of the largest and most important Talayotic settlements in Menorca. Of exceptional historical and cultural value, this site is a unique witness to the island’s prehistoric culture. The excavation and restoration of the central talayot will make a decisive contribution to preserving this heritage and promoting its dissemination among the public.

You will find all the documentation here:
https://contrataciondelestado.es/wps/poc?uri=deeplink%3Adetalle_licitacion&idEvl=TFVOTtgoA8vpxJFXpLZ%2B2A%3D%3D

For more information about this project, please contact Antoni Ferrer Rotger, director of the Menorca Talayotic Agency, by e-mail at antoni.ferrer@cime.es or by calling 971 35 77 77.