Candidate Monuments
All the archaeological monuments proposed for the UNESCO project. Discover the places that tell the story of our culture and heritage.
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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.
4Fortified Complex of Monte Baranta
One of the oldest fortifications in Sardinia, with powerful prehistoric walls from the Copper Age.
5Necropolis 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.
6Sanctuary of Monte d'Accoddi
A unique monument in Europe, built between the 4th and 3rd millennium BC, a place of worship and rituals from Sardinia's prehistoric era
7Necropolis 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.
8Domus 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.
9Domus 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.
10Necropolis of Li Muri
A complex of megalithic funeral circles dating back to the 5th millennium BC, a unique feature in Sardinian archaeology.
11Petroglyph Park
An open-air museum with rock carvings depicting symbols and scenes of prehistoric daily life.
12Dolmen of Sa Coveccada
The most imposing dolmen in Sardinia, used as a collective tomb during the Neolithic.
13Shelter of Luzzanas
A natural cavity used as a shelter and place of worship during the Neolithic period, enriched with rock paintings and evidence of prehistoric life.
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14Necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu
One of the most monumental necropolises in Sardinia, with large domus de janas and richly decorated interiors.
15Necropolis of Sa Pala Larga
Large funerary chambers carved into the basalt rock, with traces of wall paintings and symbolic carvings.
16Necropolis of Sos Furrighesos
Seven domus de janas adorned with rock carvings, immersed in the woods of Anela, witnesses of ancient funeral cults.
17Village of Serra Linta
A prehistoric settlement with remains of huts, enclosures, and traces of agricultural activities, testimony of daily life in the Neolithic.
18Necropolis of Ispiluncas
Hypogeic tombs carved into the limestone rock with symbolic decorations, witnesses of the spirituality of pre-Nuragic communities.
19Necropolis of Mandras or Mrandas
Hypogeic tombs carved into the rock during the Neolithic, with funerary chambers that testify to ancient collective rituals.
20Necropolis of Brodu
Pre-Nuragic funerary complex with domus de janas used as collective burials during the Neolithic.
21Necropolis of Istevéne
Hypogeic tombs with symbolic decorations carved into the rock, linked to pre-Nuragic funeral cults.
22Grotta Corbeddu
One of the oldest testimonies of human presence in Sardinia, with artifacts dating back to the Paleolithic.
23Menhir of Monte Corru Tundu
A prehistoric monolith erected vertically, symbol of ancient religious cults and ritual practices.
24Shelter of Su Forru de is Sinzurreddus and the stone tool workshops of Sennixeddu
Stone working monuments dating back to the Neolithic, with traces of craft activities and natural shelters.
25Archaeological 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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26Necropolis of Montessu
One of the largest necropolises in Sardinia, with domus de janas carved into the rock and symbolic decorations related to funeral cults.