Necropoli di Li Muri
Neolithic necropolis about 6,000 years old, with funerary circles of slabs and menhirs, the oldest site in the Parco Archeologico di Arzachena.
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About the museum
The Li Muri necropolis lies about 9 km from Arzachena, along the provincial road to Luogosanto (SP 14) or the one to Bassacutena (SP 115). It dates to the Neolithic, about 6,000 years ago, and is the oldest site of the Parco Archeologico di Arzachena, managed by the municipal company Ge.Se.Co. About one kilometre away is the giants’ tomb of Li Lolghi.
The funerary circles are among the oldest evidence of megalithism in Western Europe and find parallels in southern Corsica, in Catalonia and in the French Midi. In Sardinia this type of tomb is found almost only in Gallura. The necropolis consists of four tangent circles, with diameters between 5 and 8.5 metres, delimited by small slabs set on edge in concentric circles which enclosed a mound of stones and earth. The menhirs in the outer circle perhaps marked the tombs, or represented deities or the souls of the dead.
In each circle a rectangular stone chest held one or two bodies in a crouched position, sprinkled with red ochre, a symbol of regeneration. The grave goods, with flint blades, steatite necklaces, polished axes and a small steatite bowl, indicate that important individuals were buried there. In a secluded position is a small collective corridor tomb of the Bronze Age, built over an older circle.
Highlights
- Four Neolithic funerary circles about 6,000 years old
- Menhirs and slabs set on edge
- Stone chests with traces of red ochre
- Bronze Age corridor tomb
- Combined ticket with the giants’ tomb of Li Lolghi
Permanent exhibition
- Necropoli a circoli di Li Muri – Visit to the Neolithic funerary circles with stone chests and menhirs, and to the small Bronze Age corridor tomb.
- Operated by
- Ge.Se.Co. Arzachena S.U.R.L. (Parco Archeologico di Arzachena)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,146
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3groups of more than 20 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Children under 12 enter free. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €3 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 20 people (1 monument €3, 2 monuments €6, 3 monuments €9). |
| Families | –Family packages (children over 12): 10% discount for parents with 1–2 children, 20% discount for parents with 3 or more children. |
| Li Muri area package (Li Lolghi + Li Muri) | €7 |
| Combined ticket for 2 monuments | €73 monuments €10, 4 monuments €13, 5 monuments €16, 6 monuments €18, 7 monuments €20. |
The combined ticket is valid for the monuments of the Parco Archeologico di Arzachena. Residents of Arzachena and children under 12 enter free. Schools: free for residents, €1 for non-residents.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
From the centre of Arzachena follow the provincial road to Luogosanto (SP 14) or the one to Bassacutena (SP 115); the necropolis is about 9 km from Arzachena. The giants’ tomb of Li Lolghi is about 1 km away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The Parco Archeologico di Arzachena lists among its services ticket offices, toilets, car parks, free wifi, guided tours, audio guides and a shop (not specified for each individual site).
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Information and bookings at +39 333 428 2607 or archeologia@gesecoarzachena.it. Outside opening hours, visits by booking. |
