Many archaeologists consider the twenty tombs of Sas Concas to be the most extensive and ancient Domus de Janas complex in the Barbagia region. The necropolis, dating back to around 2700 BC, is located in a trachyte outcrop in the territory of Oniferi.
It stands out not only for its large and articulate structure, but also for its mysterious architectural and symbolic elements. In particular the walls of some of the tombs have graffiti engraved on them depicting stylized men upside down.
The Hemicycle Tomb has a complex structure, formed by an anteroom that leads, through a door, into a large semi-circular room with a sloping ceiling which leads to another five secondary cells.
In the New West Tomb, a long corridor leads to the anteroom. A third space is situated along the same axis and leads to the entrances to two other rooms, with a 'T layout', that you will also find in Tomb XVIII.
The whole territory of Oniferi is full of Nuragic and Pre-Nuragic sites: particularly interesting are the Domus de Janas necropolises of Brodu and the nuraghe of the same name, and Sos Settiles, due to the presence of menhirs around the tombs. Other nuraghi are the Soloai, the Maddorocco, the Murtas, the Istorito, the Ola and the Predosu.
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