Talayot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /təˈlɑːjəʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Talayot is a noun meaning (archaeology) A kind of Bronze Age megalith found on the islands of Minorca and Mallorca.
Meaning
(archaeology) A kind of Bronze Age megalith found on the islands of Minorca and Mallorca.
Example Sentences
A talayot may be square, round, oval, or stepped in form, averaging 12–20 m in diameter and containing a massive central roof pillar.
Word Forms
- talayots
- talaiot
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include talaiot, tolmen, megalith, nuraghe, tepe, megalithism.
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