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New discoveries near Esporles: Talayot and Arabic settlement — who will protect them?

How New Archaeological Sites Are Documented in Mallorca

New archaeological sites in Mallorca are often recorded with drones, photogrammetry, GPS, and ground surveys first.

Published: April 23, 2026
New discoveries near Esporles: Talayot and Arabic settlement — who will protect them?

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What methods are used to document a newly found archaeological site in Mallorca?

Specialists may use GPS mapping, drone imagery, photogrammetry, and sometimes ground-penetrating radar to document a site without excavating it straight away. Pottery fragments can also be sampled for a rough dating. These methods help build a clearer picture of the remains near places like Esporles before any more invasive work begins.

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