Necropolis of Santu Pedru

The necropolis contains ten tombs carved into trachytic tuff, featuring multiple chambers connected through entrance corridors called dromos.

The burial site dates from the fourth millennium BC and remained active for approximately one thousand years through various cultural periods.

Each tomb reflects the ancient Sardinian belief of creating afterlife spaces that mirrored living homes, complete with decorative elements and painted walls.

Tomb 1 stands out with its preserved architectural features, including a semi-circular anteroom and main chamber containing original red ochre paint.

Tomb 4, positioned at the highest point of the slope, transformed into a rock church during the sixth century AD, dedicated to Saints Peter and Lucia.

Location: Alghero

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GPS coordinates: 40.62353,8.40295

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:30