Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju Tour in Alghero with Audio Guide
Experience the unique Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, one of Sardinia’s largest and most significant prehistoric cemeteries, dating back to the Neolithic and Copper Age. This tour takes you deep into the ancient Domus de Janas (fairy houses), rock-cut tombs that served as the final resting place for the Sardinian people.
Admire the intricate tomb architecture, from simple to monumental, featuring symbolic carvings like bull's heads and propitiatory symbols, reflecting the religious beliefs of the era. Explore chambers inspired by the houses of the living, complete with steps, pillars, and false doors, where the deceased were buried alongside personal objects.
This immersive tour offers a profound insight into ancient Sardinian spirituality and the deep respect for nature, enhanced by the use of audio guides.
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Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju Tour in Alghero with Audio Guide
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Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
The Anghelu Ruju Hypogeic Necropolis, discovered in 1903, is located in the countryside of Alghero. The tombs are classified into two distinct types: -Well-type tombs (earlier), characterized by irregular floor plans. -Corridor-type tombs (later), typically arranged in a T-shape or radial pattern. The architectural features of these tombs are often elaborated with elements inspired by domestic structures of the living, such as steps, pillars, cornices, false lintels, doors, and windows. Artifacts recovered from the site are associated with the Ozieri Culture (4200–3400 BCE), indicating the necropolis's earliest usage. Many tombs were later reused throughout the Chalcolithic period (3600–2100 BCE). The Domus de Janas were sealed externally with stone slabs and have revealed collective burials of individuals predominantly laid in a supine position.
Inclusions
- Entrance Ticket
- Audio guides: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian
- Snacks
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be sure to bring your phone's headphones to comfortably enjoy the audio tracks along the way
- There is one toilet for men, women and disabled
- Pets are allowed with a muzzle and leash, if they are small dogs a leash is sufficient
- Upon arrival at the archaeological site, the guides at the ticket office will provide you with a multilingual audio guide and a QR code with password so that you can download the tracks directly onto your phone
- You will also be provided with a detailed map of the site so that you can move around independently and easily, indicating the route and the number of audio tracks with the various points where you can stop to listen to the corresponding track
- The map must be returned at the ticket office when you leave
- The site is not fully accessible for buggies, so we recommend using a baby carrier
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Free parking is available adjacent to the archaeological area. After passing through the well-marked entrance gate, go to the ticket office where there will be guides with white shirts and the cooperative's logo.
