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Grotta di Ispinigoli, Natural limestone cave in Supramonte, Sardinia, Italy

Grotta di Ispinigoli is a natural limestone cave in the Supramonte mountains on Sardinia. It consists of multiple chambers and connects through a network of passages to other cave systems in the region.

The cave served as a burial site during the Bronze Age under the Nuragic civilization. It later became a ritual space during the Phoenician period, serving ceremonial purposes for that culture.

The name relates to ancient traditions suggesting ceremonial use by early inhabitants of the island. People left traces of their spiritual practices here, reflected in the remains that archaeologists discovered within its passages.

The cave is only accessible with trained guides and requires proper preparation for the wet and uneven terrain. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for consistently cool conditions throughout the year.

The cave houses one of Europe's tallest stalactite formations, an enormous crystalline accumulation that formed over thousands of years. Deep within the passages lies a dramatic shaft that plunges into the depths like a massive sinkhole.

GPS coordinates: 40.32000,9.60033

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41

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