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Son Oleza

3rd-millennium BC architectureArchaeological sites in the Balearic IslandsBronze Age SpainBronze Age sites in EuropeBuildings and structures in Mallorca
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The prehistoric site of Son Oleza is a prehistoric "Beaker culture" dolmen and associated settlement site on the Spanish island of Mallorca. It is near to the village of Valldemossa on the island's north-west facing coast. The site is named after the nearby place of Son Oleza. The large site, a nearly complete village, has been investigated by Professor Bill Waldren. Significant features include houses, a dolmen and a water supply system. It is believed the site was occupied by several families between circa 2500BC to circa 1300BC.In 1998 it was the subject of episode 5 in series five of the archaeological television programme Time Team (Series 5).

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