Necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu

The necropolis features twenty rock-cut burial chambers carved into a 180-meter-long trachytic outcrop rising 10 meters above the fertile plain of Saint Lucia.

Dating from 3500 to 2900 BC during the Ozieri culture of Final Neolithic period, the necropolis maintained continuous use through modifications until the Middle Ages.

The internal designs of the domus de janas replicate contemporary living spaces with architectural elements including beams, joists, pillars, and perimeter wainscoting.

The site recorded different visitor numbers throughout recent years, from 12,334 people in 2019 to 2,470 visitors during 2020, with seasonal variations in accessibility.

The largest tomb complex contains eighteen interconnected rooms, establishing it as one of the most extensive underground burial chambers in the Mediterranean region.

Location: Bonorva

Elevation above the sea: 370 m

Address: Piana Santa Lucia, 07012 Bonorva SS, Italy 07012 07012

Phone: +393485642611

Email: santandreapriu@libero.it

Website: http://sardegnacultura.it/j/v/300?s=25772&v=2&c=2822&t=1

GPS coordinates: 40.42149,8.84737

Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:44