Necropolis of Li Muri, Archaeological site in Arzachena, Italy
Necropolis of Li Muri is an archaeological site with prehistoric stone chamber tombs built from large blocks arranged in concentric patterns across the Sardinian landscape. The graves date from the pre-Nuragic period and show how the island's earliest inhabitants buried their dead.
The site formed around 3300 BCE and reflects burial practices of the island's earliest societies during the Copper Age. The stone structures document a time long before more complex communities developed on the island.
The burial sites show how early Sardinians placed their dead with personal objects and ritual items, reflecting their social bonds and beliefs about the afterlife. The concentric stone circles suggest that communities gathered together at these sacred places for ceremonies.
The site is accessible by car from Arzachena with a marked walking path leading to the graves. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as the terrain is uneven and exposed to sun.
Each grave features a central stone box surrounded by rings of upright stones, a pattern notably different from other Mediterranean burial grounds. This characteristic arrangement was likely intentional and may have reflected different social roles or family groups.
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