Area archeologica di Chirisconis
Neolithic domus de janas necropolis carved into a basalt outcrop above the Riu Mannu valley, with twelve rock-cut tombs.
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About the museum
The Chirisconis necropolis is located in the Badu 'e Crabolu area, in the territory of Suni, in Planargia, and is carved into a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of the Riu Mannu. It is a complex of domus de janas, the rock-cut tombs of Sardinian prehistory, dating to the Final Neolithic, between about 3200 and 2800 BC.
The site contains twelve burial tombs with twenty-one chambers in total, most of them preceded by a vestibule. Traces of red paint are still visible in some of the cells. The highest tomb, the twelfth, is reached with some difficulty from above.
The necropolis has been known to scholars since its mention by Taramelli in the archaeological map and has been studied by, among others, Antonio Moravetti and Vittorio Santoni. It is part of the itineraries of the Suni archaeological park, which also includes the Nuraddeo nuraghe and other monuments in the territory, and in recent years it has been affected by consolidation work.
Highlights
- Twelve rock-cut domus de janas tombs
- Twenty-one chambers carved into rock
- Traces of red paint in the cells
- View over the Riu Mannu valley
Permanent exhibition
- Necropoli a domus de janas di Chirisconis – Route among the twelve rock-cut tombs carved into the basalt outcrop, with cells partly decorated with traces of red ochre.
- Operated by
- Comune di Suni
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility because of its natural setting: it is reached on foot along an unpaved road, and a slope must be climbed to reach the rock face.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Leaving Suni in the direction of Padria, at km 63 after a double bend, the outcrop is on the right: park the car and climb on foot along the slope to the rock face.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits are listed among the services; to book, it is best to contact the Municipality of Suni. |
