Three new Domus de Janas tombs have been discovered in the necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu, raising the total number of tombs to 20. These tombs, carved by pre-Nuragic cultures between 3400-2700 B.C., resemble homes and feature intricate details. The chambers are decorated and the deceased were buried with grave goods. The new finds celebrate the addition of Domus de Janas to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with over 3,500 tombs on the island. Three notable tombs include the large Tomb of the Chief, providing insights into ancient Sardinian society and architecture.
Three new prehistoric Domus de Janas tombs discovered in the necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu in northern Sardinia increase the total to 20 tombs in the region.
Domus de Janas are rock-cut chamber tombs carved by Sardinia's pre-Nuragic cultures from 3400-2700 B.C., resembling homes with intricate details.
The chambers are often decorated with red ochre, symbols like spirals and zig zags, and the deceased were buried with grave goods from daily life.
Three notable tombs, including the Tomb of the Chief and the Circular Hut Tomb, provide significant insights into pre-Nuragic society, architecture, and ritual.
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