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Dolmen di Ladas, Prehistoric burial dolmen in Luras, Italy

The Dolmen di Ladas features a rectangular chamber measuring six meters in length with two massive granite slabs forming the roof structure.

Dating back to the Copper Age around 3200 BCE, this megalithic structure served as a collective burial site for the ancient communities of Sardinia.

The dolmen stands among four similar structures in the region, reflecting the burial practices and construction methods of prehistoric Mediterranean societies.

Located at 472 meters above sea level, visitors can access the site through marked paths near the town of Luras in northeastern Sardinia.

The largest covering slab measures 4.80 meters by 3.42 meters with a thickness of 45 centimeters, making it one of the largest in central Mediterranean.

Location: Luras

Elevation above the sea: 472 m

GPS coordinates: 40.94400,9.17880

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:03

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