The Ogre, the Giants, and the Seven Brothers
No, this isnât the beginning of a fantasy tale set in some far-off imaginary world. This is the wondrous story of a magical place that truly exists.
It only takes a moment to feel as though youâve stepped straight into an adventure novel while wandering through a 60,000-hectare natural park brimming with archaeological wonders. And itâs right here, in the lush green mountains of the Sette Fratelli (âSeven Brothersâ), that the ancient Giantsâ Tomb of Is Concias has been resting for over four thousand springs.
Looking at it today, youâd never guess its age: from the outside it still appears imposing and well-preserved; inside, its burial chamber remains perfectly intact. Whatâs missing, of course, are the giantsâthose never existed. In fact, Sardinians are famously short in stature (all the more so back in the Bronze Age). Yet the exotic name wonderfully captures the monumental presence of these legendary burial sites.
For nature lovers and trekkers, for archaeology enthusiasts and seekers of spirituality alike, this is the perfect place to breathe in both worlds at once. Just one word of advice: beware of the ogre! He really does existâor so the story goesâand from inside the tomb he guards it fiercely, turning any disrespectful or ill-intentioned visitor into a strawberry tree.
