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Archaeological site
Necropolis of Sas Concas
Prehistoric site in Sardinia
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 40°18′40″ N, 9°11′48″ E
About
The necropolis of Sas Concas is a prehistoric archaeological site located in the municipality of Oniferi, in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia.
The complex is composed of twenty domus de janas dug into the trachyte and dated to the third millennium BC (Abealzu-Filigosa culture). One of its main features are the petroglyphs depicting the "upside down", a stylized human figure upside down, engraved in two domus de janas.
The site has been the subject of excavations in the 1960s and the 1970s.
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Getting there
OniferiTrain, nearest
2.4 km as the crow flies
Necropolis of Sas Concas
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Necropolis of Sas Concas?
Necropolis of Sas Concas is in Oniferi, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.31119, 9.19660.
What else is there to see near Necropolis of Sas Concas?
Nearby you’ll find: Necropolis of Brodu in Oniferi (2.3 km away), Delitala Collection (7 km away), Nivola Museum (7.3 km away).
Sources and licences
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Credits for the 1 photos
- Domus de Janas Oniferi — Madpack, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences