Li Mizzani Giants' Tomb

Provincia di Sassari, Italy

Probably dating from the Middle Bronze Age (1600-1300 BC), Li Mizzani Giants' Tomb is among the few in the island that has retained the stele in its original upright position, 2.8 meters high.The Tomb of Giants Li Mizzani has an external width of 2.45 m. About 300 meters from the grave, to the left of a country house, is less than the perimeter wall and the entrance of the dolmen Luchia; near you you can also see the remains of a nuragic village.

Address

Provincia di Sassari, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1600-1300 BC
Category: Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Italy

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Necropolis of Li Muri (8 km)

Basilica of San Simplicio (27,7 km)
Archaeological museum of Olbia (28,3 km)
Giants' Grave of Coddu Vecchiu (10,3 km)
Albucciu Nuraghe (10,3 km)
Pedres Castle (32,2 km)
Nuraghe La Prisgiona (10,7 km)
Nuraghe Maiori (31,6 km)
Tomba dei giganti di Li Lolghi (8,3 km)
Basilica di Sant'Antioco of Bisarcio (66,5 km)

User Reviews

Renata Goes (2 years ago)
Interesting place. Easy to get there by car. Free entry. You can see and leave in 10 minutes though.

Jonathan s (3 years ago)
Enjoyed it steep drive to get there on single track but well worth it Very atmosphere place

Zhana Kuncheva (4 years ago)
It seems abandoned but it is quite and peaceful to go and explore without groups of tourists

maciej sapkowski (5 years ago)
Interesting

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