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Ilaria Cardella (2 years ago)
The archaeological site is located on an extensive limestone outcrop on the slopes of Mount Cuccureddu, in the Cheremule area, almost 50 km from Sassari. It expands over a vast area in the territory of Museddu, Tennero and Mattarigotza with a total of 37 hypogea referable to three necropolises each characterized by a monumental tomb. The area was reported by the archaeologist Taramelli during the 1940s and can be dated to the final Neolithic (Ozieri culture 3200, 2800 BC) and reused during the Eneolothic. The first complex of tombs in the Museddu territory has 18 hypogea with a single-cell or multi-cell planimetric scheme. Among all, the following stand out: the Domus called "Sa Presone" with three large cells and preceded by a dromos and pavilion: inside there is a hearth and shaped doors; the most imposing one "the Tomb of the Quarry", transformed into a funerary chapel in the early Middle Ages characterized by a niche dug into the floor level with a pulvino and on the outside there are evident anthropomorphic figures representing a funeral rite relating to a person of rank. The entire hypogeum was re-adapted in the late Roman era and reused as an environment for pressing and some cells were used as a cistern. There are approximately 40 winemaking systems made up of 2 or more communicating tanks where the upper one is larger and the lower one is smaller but deeper (settling tank). In some domus a hole was made in the ceiling where the liquid converged via a visible system of channels. How to get: Lat. 40.48236/Lon. 8.72964 . Leaving the town of Cheremule, take provincial road 30, turn right after 500 meters and continue for approximately 250 metres. Once you reach a crossroads, leave the main road and turn left, continuing for about 1 km until you reach another crossroads with a precedence sign. Turn left and after 100 meters you will find the entrance to the path to the archaeological site.
The archaeological site is located on an extensive limestone outcrop on the slopes of Mount Cuccureddu, in the Cheremule area, almost 50 km from Sassari. It expands over a vast area in the territory of Museddu, Tennero and Mattarigotza with a total of 37 hypogea referable to three necropolises each characterized by a monumental tomb. The area was reported by the archaeologist Taramelli during the 1940s and can be dated to the final Neolithic (Ozieri culture 3200, 2800 BC) and reused during the Eneolothic. The first complex of tombs in the Museddu territory has 18 hypogea with a single-cell or multi-cell planimetric scheme. Among all, the following stand out: the Domus called "Sa Presone" with three large cells and preceded by a dromos and pavilion: inside there is a hearth and shaped doors; the most imposing one "the Tomb of the Quarry", transformed into a funerary chapel in the early Middle Ages characterized by a niche dug into the floor level with a pulvino and on the outside there are evident anthropomorphic figures representing a funeral rite relating to a person of rank. The entire hypogeum was re-adapted in the late Roman era and reused as an environment for pressing and some cells were used as a cistern. There are approximately 40 winemaking systems made up of 2 or more communicating tanks where the upper one is larger and the lower one is smaller but deeper (settling tank). In some domus a hole was made in the ceiling where the liquid converged via a visible system of channels. How to get: Lat. 40.48236/Lon. 8.72964 . Leaving the town of Cheremule, take provincial road 30, turn right after 500 meters and continue for approximately 250 metres. Once you reach a crossroads, leave the main road and turn left, continuing for about 1 km until you reach another crossroads with a precedence sign. Turn left and after 100 meters you will find the entrance to the path to the archaeological site.
Carlo Salvetti (2 years ago)
Of the three archaeological sites listed in the so-called Petroglyph Park, only the Necropolis of Museddu was visitable because it was independently fenced, with opening gates. The other two, the Nuraghe Mazzaricolza and the Domus de Janas del Tennero, were blocked by a well-stretched fence beyond which flocks or herds were unfortunately guarded by groups of stray dogs who, at least in our case, "advised against it". access. This necropolis is made up of groups of Domus de janas aligned along the different faces of an isolated relief of limestone rock emerging from the countryside and a multiple pit tomb isolated from the others.
Of the three archaeological sites listed in the so-called Petroglyph Park, only the Necropolis of Museddu was visitable because it was independently fenced, with opening gates. The other two, the Nuraghe Mazzaricolza and the Domus de Janas del Tennero, were blocked by a well-stretched fence beyond which flocks or herds were unfortunately guarded by groups of stray dogs who, at least in our case, "advised against it". access. This necropolis is made up of groups of Domus de janas aligned along the different faces of an isolated relief of limestone rock emerging from the countryside and a multiple pit tomb isolated from the others.
Daniel Ledda (2 years ago)
Very pretty necropolis, unfortunately now invaded by vegetation...
Very pretty necropolis, unfortunately now invaded by vegetation...
Daniele Vitiello (2 years ago)
Beautiful complex of 18 domus de janas!!! Unfortunately, I don't think weeds and neglect will preserve them for long!!!
Beautiful complex of 18 domus de janas!!! Unfortunately, I don't think weeds and neglect will preserve them for long!!!
Paola Carta (2 years ago)
Very nice site, well maintained and easily accessible. The Domus are very charming and characteristic. A visit to the place is highly recommended!
Very nice site, well maintained and easily accessible. The Domus are very charming and characteristic. A visit to the place is highly recommended!
