Discover the ancient and mysterious Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju dating back to the Neolithic and Copper Age in the territory of Alghero, north-west Sardinia.
Explore the fascinating tomb architecture, from the simplest to the monumental, in one of the largest prehistoric cemeteries on the island. Known as domus de janas or fairy houses, these hypogea offer an immersion into the millennial history of Sardinia and were the last resting place of the Sardinian people. Admire magical-ritual symbols such as bull's heads and enigmatic symbols of propitiatory rites, typical elements of religiosity of this period in the Mediterranean area. Inside these small cells with details inspired by the houses of the living such as steps, pillars, cornices, false lintels, false doors and false windows, the deceased were buried with the objects useful and dear to them in life.
Don't miss a testimony of ancient Sardinian beliefs within an archaeological site of absolute value, visiting a place where the cult of the dead merges with the profound respect that ancient populations had for nature, with the help of audio guides.
PROGRAMME
- Upon arrival at the archaeological site, the guides at the ticket office will provide you with a multilingual audio guide and a qr code with password so that you can download the tracks directly onto your phone.
- You will also be provided with a detailed map of the site so that you can move around independently and easily, indicating the route and the number of audio tracks with the various points where you can stop to listen to the corresponding track.
- The map must be returned at the ticket office when you leave.
AVAILABLE HOURS
Experience is available on an hourly basis:
- November to March from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- from April to October from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
