Giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu
Giants' grave of Coddu Vecchiu, Bronze Age passage grave in Arzachena, Italy.
The stone structure features a central stele reaching 4 meters high with 11 granite blocks arranged in a semicircular pattern spanning 12 meters.
Built around 1800 BC, this burial site transformed from a simple cist to a gallery grave during the Middle Bronze Age modifications.
Archaeological excavations in 1966 revealed numerous artifacts including decorated pans, bowls, and pottery from the early Nuragic Bonnanaro civilization.
Located 700 meters from La Prisgiona nuraghe, the site provides wheelchair access and receives over 30,000 visitors annually.
The internal corridor extends 9 meters in length with a paved floor and features stone slabs forming a flat arch roof.
Location: Arzachena
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Phone: +3907898340181066
Email: archeologia@gesecoarzachena.it
Website: http://sardegnacultura.it/j/v/253?s=20737&v=2&c=2488&c1=2130&t=1
GPS coordinates: 41.05014,9.35583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:03
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