The Monuments
All the archaeological monuments recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage. Discover the places that tell the story and millenary identity of our island.
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Every point on this map is a gateway to the past. Discover hidden necropolises among the hills, menhirs defying time, and caves that once sheltered the first human communities. Explore the 26 monuments proposed for the UNESCO World Heritage List and let yourself be guided on a journey through ancestral rituals, mysteries carved in stone, and timeless landscapes. Click on the places that intrigue you, uncover their stories, and create your own path through Sardinia's prehistory.
1Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
The largest pre-Nuragic necropolis in Sardinia, with 38 tombs carved into the rock. Symbol of the deep bond between Neolithic communities and the cult of the dead.
2Necropolis of Puttu Codinu
Nine hypogeic tombs nestled among the hills of Monte Minerva. Testimony of the collective rituals of Neolithic communities.
3Necropolis of Monte Siseri or S'Incantu
Domus de janas famous for their refined interior decorations, symbols of a deep cult of the dead.
4Necropolis of Mesu 'e Montes
Eighteen domus de janas carved into the rock at the foot of Monte Mamas, rich in symbols and ancient funeral rituals.
5Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu
One of the largest necropolises in northern Sardinia, with domus de janas adorned with symbols related to the cult of the dead.
6Domus de janas of Orto del Beneficio parrocchiale
Two domus de janas carved into the limestone rock, testimony of Neolithic funeral rituals in the heart of the town of Sennori.
7Domus de Janas of Roccia dell'Elefante
Famous for its natural shape resembling an elephant, the rock hosts two domus de janas carved into the volcanic stone.
8Petroglyph Park A
An open-air museum with rock carvings depicting symbols and scenes of prehistoric daily life.
9Petroglyph Park B
Nine rock-cut domus de janas and the renowned Branca Tomb, adorned with rare anthropomorphic petroglyphs of strong ritual significance.
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10Necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu
One of the most monumental necropolises in Sardinia, with large domus de janas and richly decorated interiors.
11Necropolis of Sa Pala Larga
Large funerary chambers carved into the basalt rock, with traces of wall paintings and symbolic carvings.
12Necropolis of Sos Furrighesos
Seven domus de janas adorned with rock carvings, immersed in the woods of Anela, witnesses of ancient funeral cults.
13Necropolis of Ispiluncas
Hypogeic tombs carved into the limestone rock with symbolic decorations, witnesses of the spirituality of pre-Nuragic communities.
14Necropolis of Mandras or Mrandas
Hypogeic tombs carved into the rock during the Neolithic, with funerary chambers that testify to ancient collective rituals.
15Necropolis of Brodu
Pre-Nuragic funerary complex with domus de janas used as collective burials during the Neolithic.
16Necropolis of Istevéne
Hypogeic tombs with symbolic decorations carved into the rock, linked to pre-Nuragic funeral cults.
17Archaeological Park of Pranu Mutteddu
One of the largest megalithic complexes in Sardinia, with aligned menhirs and prehistoric tombs immersed in the Mediterranean scrub.
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18Necropolis of Montessu
One of the largest necropolises in Sardinia, with domus de janas carved into the rock and symbolic decorations related to funeral cults.