Museo Civico Giovanni Marongiu, Archaeological museum in Cabras, Italy
The Museo Civico Giovanni Marongiu is an archaeological museum in Sardinia that displays objects ranging from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages, with artifacts discovered across the Sinis peninsula region. The collection includes materials from multiple ancient periods, spanning thousands of years of Mediterranean history.
The museum was established to preserve and display findings from different eras that reveal the long history of settlement in this area. The collection documents periods from the earliest settlements through the major ancient civilizations that shaped the Mediterranean.
The exhibition displays artifacts from local excavations that show how people lived and worked in this region over many centuries. Pottery, tools, and religious objects reveal the daily practices of ancient settlements in the area.
The museum provides information panels in several languages and interactive displays that help visitors understand the historical context of the artifacts. The exhibition is arranged in a way that makes it straightforward to see the different materials and their significance.
The museum houses the Giants of Mont'e Prama, stone statues from the 9th century BC that represent warriors, boxers, and archers of the Nuragic culture. These sculptures are remarkable because they rank among the oldest monumental human representations found anywhere in the Mediterranean.
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