The UNESCO Project
The nomination of the Domus de Janas and the prehistoric monuments of Sardinia was a long and complex journey that began in 2018 and culminated with the official approval by UNESCO on July 12, 2025.
This ambitious project, carried out with determination for more than six years, has earned worldwide recognition for one of the most extraordinary archaeological heritages of the Mediterranean—a living testimony to thousands of years of Sardinian history and culture.
First official presentation of the project
October 26, 2018CeSim/APS presents the project idea for the first time at the international conference 'Le domus de janas decorate: patrimonio dell'Umanità', held in Nuoro.
Start of candidacy
March 21, 2021The request for the inscription of the serial site in the UNESCO Tentative List is submitted.
Acceptance of inscription in the Italian tentative list
April 8, 2021The request for the inscription of the serial site in the Italian tentative list is accepted.
Submission of the Nomination Dossier to UNESCO and Start of the Evaluation Process
January 15, 2024Submission to UNESCO of a detailed Nomination Dossier required for the evaluation of the serial site's inscription on the World Heritage List.
Only Italian candidacy for 2025
January 25, 2024The Board of Directors of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO has designated the serial site as the only Italian candidacy for the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2025.
ICOMOS inspector visit
August 20-30, 2024An ICOMOS inspector, appointed by UNESCO, visited the serial site while ICOMOS continued its review of all the documentation provided.
Approval of the inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List
July 12, 2025The UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially approves the nomination, confirming the inclusion of the Domus de Janas and the prehistoric monuments of Sardinia on the World Heritage List.