Bronze Age Giants' Tomb Unearthed in Sardinia

A recently uncovered megalithic burial site, referred to as a Giants' Tomb, has been found at Carrarzu Iddia, situated close to Macomer in central Sardinia, Italy. The excavation was conducted by local archaeology and fine art groups already active in the region. Dating back to approximately 1800 BCE, this tomb was created by the Nuragic civilization and had been hidden beneath dense vegetation and debris. It includes a burial chamber and a semicircular exedra, where the Nuragic people likely gathered for ancestor worship. The burial area is uniquely arranged in two levels, potentially offering insights into Nuragic burial customs and building methods. Artifacts discovered within indicate the tomb belongs to the early Nuragic period, aligning with nearby pre-Nuragic sites, including a well, burial grounds, and a settlement. Located in Bortigali, the site is roughly 40 miles north and inland from Mont'e Prama, known for its ancient sculptural fragments and monumental necropolis unearthed in the 1970s, as well as its iconic cone-shaped stone towers, or nuraghi, which characterize the Nuragic culture.