Elephant Rock, Ancient rock formation near Castelsardo, Italy
The four-meter-tall Elephant Rock consists of trachyte and andesite, naturally shaped by erosion into the form of an elephant near State Road 134.
The carved chambers within Elephant Rock represent the domus de janas burial tradition, dating from the pre-Nuragic period between 3400 BCE and 2700 BCE.
The lower tomb chamber contains paintings of bovine figures and sculptures that demonstrate the burial practices of ancient Sardinian civilizations.
Visitors can locate Elephant Rock at coordinates 40.88968 latitude and 8.74787 longitude, along the road connecting Multeddu with the village of Sedini.
The rock features two distinct burial chambers carved into its interior, with the lower tomb displaying better preservation and more detailed decorative elements.
Location: Castelsardo
Address: Strada Statale 134 Km 19,300, 07031 Castelsardo SS 07031 07031
Website: http://www-archivio.sardegnaturismo.it/it/punto-di-interesse/domus-dellelefante
GPS coordinates: 40.88969,8.74614
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:34
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