Genoni, P.Ar.C. - Paleo Archeo Center

The Paleo Archeo Center (P.Ar.C.) is an innovative museum created to document and enhance the fossil and archaeological materials found in the territory of Genoni. From a paleontological point of view, Genoni can claim the presence of the Duidduru Geopaleosite, a unique example on the island for its richness and variety of fossils, as well as spectacular evidence of how Sardinia was crossed by the sea millions of years ago. The formation dates back to the first Miocene sedimentary cycle and emerges for about 50 meters. From an archaeological point of view, the Santu Antine area stands out, with the remains of a nuraghe, a Punic fortress and the nuragic well.
The museum itinerary takes place in three sections: archaeological, paleontological and educational. The archaeological section illustrates the various ages, from Nuragic to Punic to Roman, that affected the hill of Santu Antine. At the top of the hill, archaeologists investigated a 39-meter-deep nuragic well, which is illustrated by a 1:1 diorama that reproduces the bottom. In the paleontological section, on the other hand, the fossils found in the territory of Genoni are exhibited, accompanied by specific information and a general overview of the geology and history of the Earth. The largest area is dedicated to teaching, a space where theory is transformed into practice. The section, equipped with multimedia supports and scientific instruments, offers visitors, especially the little ones, the opportunity to experience what was observed in the previous rooms and to step into the shoes of the archaeologist and the paleontologist, simulating the excavation, the cleaning and conservation of the finds.

Why it's important to visit it
The Paleo Archeo Center combines history with science, combining the importance of discoveries with the knowledge of the phenomena that produced them, whether they were derived from man or from nature.
The museum has been tailor-made for schools with a large dynamic laboratory and programs modulated according to the training path.

Tag

Structure category: museum, gallery and/or collection

Content type: Science and/or technology
Archaeology

Usability: Open

Province: South Sardinia

Common: Genoni

Macro Territorial Area: South Sardinia

POSTAL CODE: 09054

Address: Località Santu Antine, s.n.c.

Telephone: +39 339 1676863

E-mail: info@parcgenoni.it parcgenoni@gmail.com

Website: www.parcgenoni.it

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ParcGenoniMuseoCavallinodellaGiara

Twitter: twitter.com/parc_genoni

Information on tickets and access: For always updated information on opening hours and the cost of tickets, we recommend that you consult the dedicated page of the museum's website. The ticket includes full-day itineraries. It includes the accompaniment of a guide, cultural activities and admission to museums: P.Ar.C., Former Convent of the Order of Friars Minor, Civic Museum of the Giara Horse, Geo Paleo Sito, Giara di Gesturi.

Access mode: For a fee

Services information: The educational laboratories carry out activities on recycling and the environment for a duration of about 2.5 hours. at a cost of €4.00.

Update

9/6/2025 - 15:02

Services

Teaching room