Launched: "La Sardegna nella Preistoria" website to support Sardinia's UNESCO candidacy

Explore lasardegnanellapreistoria.com, the official site supporting Sardinia's UNESCO candidacy for its prehistoric monuments. Discover site info, news, and more.

By CESIM
May 6, 2025 | Reading time: 1 minute |

The official portal lasardegnanellapreistoria.com is now online. It has been created to accompany and support the candidacy of the Domus de Janas and other extraordinary prehistoric monuments of Sardinia — including dolmens, menhirs, prehistoric altars, and megalithic structures — for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The candidacy, which has been accepted and is currently under evaluation, represents an ambitious and collective goal for the entire island. A final decision is expected by July 2025.

This website is designed as a central resource for public outreach, aimed at scholars, citizens, enthusiasts, and tourists alike. It offers a clear, accessible, and engaging overview of Sardinia’s rich prehistoric heritage. The portal includes:

  • An overview of the UNESCO 2025 candidacy project
  • Presentation of the nominated monuments
  • A map showing the distribution of the candidate monuments across the region
  • A constantly updated press review
  • All the latest news and events related to the path toward UNESCO recognition

lasardegnanellapreistoria.com is an essential tool for deepening our understanding of prehistoric Sardinia and for sharing with the world the universal value of a heritage that is unique in authenticity, antiquity, and beauty.