Necropolis of Filigosa, Archaeological necropolis in Macomer, Italy
The Necropolis of Filigosa is an archaeological site in Macomer with four chamber tombs carved directly into tufa rock, accessed through long entrance corridors. These graves sit on elevated terrain at roughly 580 meters in altitude and are arranged to adapt to the natural landscape.
The site dates to between 2700 and 2400 BCE and was first excavated in 1965 by Ercole Contu, with further investigation conducted in the 1980s by Alba Foschi. These excavations revealed burial practices from this prehistoric period.
The site provided the name for the Filigosa-Abealzu culture and reveals complex burial practices including body scarification and secondary interment procedures.
The site is easy to reach on foot via straightforward walking paths that lead to the necropolis. It is best to visit on cooler days since shade is limited in this area.
The main chamber of the first tomb extends over 11 meters and contains a central hearth along with several adjoining burial recesses. This layout suggests that multiple generations were buried here.
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