Sites & cities that bear the name of Torre d'en Galmés

Torre d'en Galmés

Today in : Spain
First trace of activity : ca. 14th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : ca. 13th century C.E
Recorded names : Torre d'en Gaumés

Description : Torre d'en Galmés is a Talayotic site on the island of Menorca, between Alaior and Son Bou, Menorca. The town developed from the start of the Talayotic era (1400 BC) and expanded until the end of the Roman occupation, after which it was abandoned. Buildings were reoccupied and adapted by Muslim refugees from the Reconquista (reconquest of Spain by Christian kingdoms) until the end of the Muslim occupation of the island.

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