Piane alla Sughera

Piane alla Sughera is a prehistoric necropolis on Elba Island featuring circular tombs marked with standing stones and concentrated stone clusters positioned about 335 meters above Seccheto village. The site spreads across the terrain with multiple burial groups separated by natural features.

The necropolis developed during the third millennium before the common era as part of the Arzachena-Ozieri culture spread across northern Italy and the island. This population left traces through distinctive burial styles that evolved over generations.

The burials here reflect how people on Elba Island connected with wider Mediterranean communities through their funeral customs and the arrangement of their graves.

Access is from Campo nell'Elba via marked trails, with nearby archaeological sites such as Lo Spino and Sassi Ritti easy to reach. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as the paths run through open, exposed terrain.

Near the archaeological grounds stands a former World War II German observation post called Casotto del Tedesco that was used for coastal communications. This military remnant offers an unexpected contrast to the ancient history of the place.

Location: Campo nell'Elba

GPS coordinates: 42.74032,10.15921

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45