Grotta di Ispinigoli, Natural limestone cave in Supramonte, Sardinia, Italy
The cave extends through multiple chambers with a network of passages spanning 12 kilometers, connecting to the San Giovanni su Anzu cave system.
Archaeological excavations uncovered human bones and jewelry within the cave, indicating its use as a burial site during the Bronze Age Nuragic civilization.
The name Ispinigoli relates to ancient traditions suggesting the location served as a ceremonial site for sacrificial practices during the Phoenician period.
Visitors can participate in guided tours through the cave system, maintaining a constant temperature of 15 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The cave houses Europe's tallest column formation, measuring 38 meters in height, and contains the 60-meter-deep Abisso delle Vergini shaft.
GPS coordinates: 40.32000,9.60033
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:48
The Italian cave systems feature geological formations and underground landscapes. The grottos display stalactites, stalagmites, and prehistoric rock paintings. Many caves are accessible through footpaths or boat tours. The karst caves present natural tunnels, vaults, and subterranean rivers. Several grottos are located on the coast with sea access.
Sardinia combines ancient Nuragic structures, prehistoric tombs and natural landscapes. The island features Roman temples, Byzantine churches, caves with stalactites and sandy beaches. The interior shows mountain passes, gorges and springs, while the coast presents coves and lighthouses.
These locations across Sardinia include ancient ruins, natural springs, underground tombs, caves with stalactites, wall murals, prehistoric cult sites, lighthouses, beaches, and geological formations. The sites present regional history from prehistoric to modern times.
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