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Photo: Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Archaeological site
Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu
Building in Porto Torres, Italy
Porto Torres (SS), Sardinia
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Protection
- Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Funerary Tradition in the Prehistory of Sardinia – The domus de janas
- Coordinates
- 40°48′37″ N, 8°26′39″ E
About
The necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu (in English: The great crucifix) is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Porto Torres, Sardinia.
The necropolis includes at least twenty-two domus de janas, all made in the period between the Neolithic (IV millennium BC ) and the Copper Age (III millennium BC) and intensely used until the time of Bonnanaro culture (1800–1600 BC).
Some internal chambers are decorated with symbolic elements (stylized bull's horns) and architectural elements (steps, false doors, lintels) typical of the period, carved in relief in the rock.
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Getting there
Porto TorresTrain, nearest
4.7 km as the crow flies
Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu
Corsica ferries4.9 km
Aeroporto di Alghero-Fertilia23.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu?
Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu is in Porto Torres, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.81030, 8.44418.
What else is there to see near Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre di Abbacurrente (1.5 km away), Monte d'Accoddi (2.2 km away), Necropolis of Ponte Secco (2.7 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 4 photos
- Porto Torres - Su Crucifissu Mannu (1) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Necropoli di Su Crucifissu Mannu-Porto Torres 1 — Magiauno55, CC BY 4.0
- Solchi necropoli "Su Crucifissu Mannu (Porto Torres)" — Magiauno2024, CC BY 4.0
- Porto Torres - Su Crucifissu Mannu (10) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences