New Centre to Promote Archaeology in Son Fornés

Son Fornés is to have a new archaeological research and documentation centre

What does it consist of?

The new research centre in Son Fornés will expand the Talayotic site’s scientific, educational and conservation capabilities. This initiative aims to strengthen the link between heritage, the land and the community, with public funding of over €1 million.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Son Fornés, archaeological heritage research and documentation centre
LOCATION
Mallorca (Montuïri)
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Govern de les Illes Balears
Entity that executes the project
Conselleria de Presidència, Cultura i Igualtat
Project code
ITS2017-054
Total project amount
1.473.874 €
ITS granted amount
500.000 €
Executed amount
343.965 €
Call year
2017
Execution status
In execution
Purpose
Cultural heritage
Budget execution
Executed: 68.79%
Last data request
08.09.2026

The project

Son Fornés archaeological site in Mallorca is a key place for the study of the Talayotic past. This new research and documentation centre seeks to strengthen the existing museum’s areas of focus, namely research, conservation and outreach, and to broaden its impact through a space specifically designed for these purposes.

The proposal includes the total refurbishment of the houses on the premises, located in the upper part of the site, to accommodate offices, a lab, accommodation for researchers and exhibition spaces. This architectural work will be carried out in a way that respects the original structure of the buildings and their natural surroundings, while protecting plant life and the traditional rural landscape.

Beyond the site itself, the project aims to open the centre to the educational community, offering school workshops, university-level training and meetings with international experts. A documentation archive will also be set up for heritage professionals, something which does not currently exist in the Balearic Islands.

Although still in the works, the initiative not only highlights the site’s archaeological and ethnological heritage, but also sets out a model for cultural development rooted in the local area. This new centre will enhance the range of high-quality cultural tourism activities available and help to diversify the local economy in a sustainable way.