A hiker has made a seemingly exceptional archaeological find in the Tramuntana mountain range: a small bronze ox head that likely formed part of a smaller sculpture and could date to the final phase of the post-Talayotic culture. The piece, small but remarkably well-preserved, displays the characteristic features of an ox's snout and eyes—schematic, yet recognizable. According to archaeologists from the Almallutx group, who received and handed over the find this Monday to the Consell de Mallorca (Island Council of Mallorca), these types of representations typically have a ritual or symbolic character, related to strength and fertility. The small size of the piece suggests it may have been a decorative or cultic element within a larger ensemble, like the ox sculptures already known in the Balearic archaeological record. The post-Talayotic culture in Mallorca, which developed towards the end of the Bronze Age, is characterized by fortified settlements, metallurgical production, and elaborate ritual practices. Sculptures of oxen, such as this bronze head, reflect the symbolic importance of these animals, possibly linked to rituals of fertility, strength, and protection for the communities. Finds like this allow researchers to better understand the beliefs and daily life of the societies that inhabited the island more than 3,000 years ago, as well as their ability to create artistic and symbolic objects in metal. The researchers are especially grateful to Josep M. Buils, who reported the find. The piece is expected to be studied soon and displayed in a museum, allowing the public to closely examine this unique fragment of post-Talayotic Mallorca and compare it with other surviving representations of bulls.

On Tuesday, the operation to extract the Les Fontanelles shipwreck began in Mallorca. This 4th-century autumn vessel was discovered in 2019 by a diver just 65 meters from the coast. The archaeological intervention, considered crucial for ensuring the preservation and scientific understanding of the site, will allow for a deeper understanding of maritime trade and navigation during the Roman era.

The Parador de Eivissa was officially inaugurated this Monday in Dalt Vila and will open its doors to the first customers on March 10, after a total investment of almost 47 million euros and more than two decades of procedures and works.

The discovery of archaeological remains in the courtyard of the Sineu Secondary School will require modifications to the new construction that will be part of the school's expansion.

Archaeologist Raquel Barceló presented her new game this Saturday in Selva. Play and Heritage - Archaeological Toy LibraryThis innovative educational leisure project aims to "stimulate" children and young people to research and learn about the history of the Balearic Islands "in a fun and interactive way."

The excavation campaign for the SN2 sanctuary in 2025 at the Talayotic settlement of Illot has concluded "with promising results." Archaeologist Raquel Barceló, director of the initiative, explained to ARA Baleares that during the work they have been able to document "new structures and collect all kinds of samples" that will allow us to deepen our understanding of the daily life and rituals of Talayotic society in Mallorca.

The team of archaeologists working at the Talayotic settlement of Illot has documented new structures and elements of interest in recent weeks, including the remains of a possible home inside the sanctuary. According to a statement, the discovery, along with the study of the numerous ceramic pieces, bones, and sediments, will significantly expand our knowledge of the site. The team has completed the excavation campaign at Sanctuary 2, an intervention that is part of the project 'Chronology and functionality of the Majorcan sanctuaries and the SN1 and SN2 structures of the Islet: a multi-proxy analysis', coordinated by the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies (IMEDEA, CSIC-UIB) and the Sant Llorenç des Cardassar City Council.