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Necropolis Anghelu Ruju

Alghero (SS)
Sardinia

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This necropolis is the largest in it's kind on Sardinia and contains about 38 prehistoric graves similar to the Domus de Janas. The necropolis is located near the airport of Alghero.

 

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The necropolis of Anghelu Ruju near Alghero. In the background the entrance. The site is easily accessible and lies just beside the road Alghero-Porto Torres.

2

Tomb A. Part of the ceiling has disappeared. The basic form is that of a T, a long corridor gives access to a antechamber, then to a central chamber and two lateral chambers. In the antechamber to the right there is an access to other chambers.

3

Tomb A. The lateral entrance to the gravechambers. Note the decoration representing architectural elements. Inside the walls are decorated with taurine protomes.

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Tomb A. A view from the rear of the chambers.

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