On the Sedilo plateau, between the shade of cork oaks and the golden pastures of the inland countryside, the Su Pranu Est giant's tomb offers an extraordinarily evocative glimpse into Nuragic megalithism.
What characterizes this monumental tomb is the presence of a magnificent arched basalt stele, now fallen and lying on the ground in large fragments. On the surface of the volcanic stone, the relief-carved frame and the small entrance portal that once marked the symbolic threshold to the afterlife are still clearly distinguishable. Around the remains of the stele lies the structure of the long burial corridor built from large squared blocks, resting on the ground as evidence of master craftsmanship and solemn devotion to ancestors.
Immersed in the tranquility of the Tirso Valley countryside, the Su Pranu Est tomb is easily reached along the country roads of the Abbasanta area. An unmissable destination for archaeology enthusiasts wishing to observe up close the raw material and sculptural details of prehistoric Sardinia's grand architecture.
