The Tomba dei giganti di Li Lolghi is located in Arzachena, in the province of Nord-Est Sardegna. The tomb was constructed in several phases, similar to other buildings in the Gallura territory. The first construction phase dates back to the early Bronze Age, during the period when the Bonnanaro culture was widespread around 1800 BC. At that time, the tomb appeared as a dolmen cist covered by a tumulus.
During the Nuragic period, the site was adapted into a giant's tomb. This transformation included the expansion of the funeral chamber and the creation of an exedra. The exedra is composed of 14 stone slabs set vertically into the ground, including a central stele that features an entrance and stands almost 4 meters high.
Excavations carried out in the 1960s yielded objects and ceramics typical of both the Bonnanaro and Nuragic cultures. The site remains a significant archaeological site representing the megalithic traditions of the region.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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