Videolina Reports on the Domus de Janas UNESCO Candidacy
A broadcast by the Sardinian channel highlights the efforts to obtain UNESCO recognition for Sardinia's prehistoric burial sites.
The Domus de Janas—Sardinia’s prehistoric burial chambers—are officially in the running for UNESCO World Heritage recognition. As highlighted by a Videolina news segment, the project has already achieved an important milestone with its inclusion in the UNESCO Tentative List in April of the previous year.
Marco di Gangi of CESIM explains that work is underway to complete the extensive nomination dossier and carry out cultural enhancement initiatives. A preliminary UNESCO delegation visit is expected soon. The project not only aims to preserve the heritage, but also offers a chance to revitalize Sardinian villages at risk of depopulation.
CESIM archaeologist Luca Doro describes the Domus as an intimate and immersive part of Sardinian identity—best discovered through hikes and dedicated visits that respect their natural setting. The initiative spans 35 archaeological sites and 62 municipalities, with Alghero serving as the lead city.
Alghero’s mayor, Mario Conoci, describes the project as a unifying one for the entire island. Cultural Councillor Alessandro Cocco adds that it would represent the only visitable prehistoric art site in Italy and the first in Sardinia with such recognition.
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