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The archaeological park includes the megalithic prenuragic complexes, the allée couverte, and the nuraghi of s'Angioni and Corona Sa Figu. Necropolis with artificial caves or domus de janas, of various types, distributed in four groups: eastern, northern (Tuttoneddus), western (Sa Cresiedda) and northwestern (Cungiau Pittanu). The tombs, about forty, are mainly of the horizontal projection type and are diversified in terms of plan and size. The reference village of the necropolis has been identified in the plain below.
History of excavations Archaeological
excavations, carried out starting in the 1970s, have mainly involved the site of the Necropolis.
Bibliography
E. Atzeni, "Montessu (Santadi)", in Rivista di Scienze preistoriche, XXVII, 1972, p. 477 ss.;
M. Frau-R. Monticolo, Sulcis: guida archeologica: Calasetta, Carbonia, Carloforte, Giba, Masainas, Narcao, Nuxis, Perdaxius, Piscinas, Portoscuso, S. Giovanni Suergiu, S. Anna Arresi, Santadi, S. Antioco, Teulada, Tratalias, Villaperuccio, Firenze, Arte e Natura,1990, pp. 34-36.
How to get there
From the SS 130 near Iglesias, take the road in the direction of Carbonia. Take the SP 126, pass Carbonia and San Giovanni Suergiu, cross the SP 77 and continue, taking it, until you reach Tratalias. From the exit of the town, after crossing it, continue on the provincial road in the direction of SP 79, which will lead to Villaperuccio. You cross the town, take the SP 80 in the direction of Narcao and, after the Mannu River, about 1 km away, turn south and follow the signs for the necropolis.
Structure category: archaeological area or park
Content type:
Archaeological complex
Usability: Open
Province: South Sardinia
Common: Villaperuccio
Macro Territorial Area: South Sardinia
POSTAL CODE: 09010
Address: SP 80 - località Montessu
Telephone: +39 0781 1888258 +39 334 1046853 +39 327 6303593
E-mail: parcomontessu@gmail.com
Website: www.consorziosistemaculturalesardegna.it/montessu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MontessuAreaArcheologica
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October - April
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Maggio - September
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
June -
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Information on tickets and access: To check for any changes in opening hours, and cost of tickets, it is recommended to contact the property in advance.
Access mode: For a fee
Services information: The guided tour is included in the ticket price and lasts approximately 1:30 hours.
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Author : Forresu, Remo
Author : Forresu, Remo
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