Necropolis of Is Loccis-Santus

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The necropolis of Is Loccis-Santus is an archaeological site located in the municipality of San Giovanni Suergiu, Sardinia. Dated to the 3rd millennium BC and used until the early centuries of the 2nd millennium BC, consists of thirteen Domus de janas. The artefacts found inside the tombs, mostly ceramics and other grave goods, are attributable to the Ozieri culture, Abealzu-Filigosa culture, Monte Claro culture, the Bell Beaker and Bonnanaro culture and are now exposed in the Villa Sulcis museum of Carbonia. ()

Local name: Necropoli di Is Loccis-Santus Coordinates: 39°7'10"N, 8°29'32"E

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Necropolis of Is Loccis-Santus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monte Sirai, Serbariu coal mine museum, Basilica di Sant'Antioco Martire, Cattedrale di Santa Maria di Monserrato.

4.1 miN
Archaeological site
Monte Sirai, Carbonia
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3.2 miN
Museum
Serbariu coal mine museum, Carbonia
81 min walk • The Serbariu coal mine museum Italian: Centro Italiano Della Cultura Del Carbone is a mining museum in Carbonia, Sardinia. The museum is an Anchor point on the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
4.1 miSW
Church
Basilica di Sant'Antioco Martire, Sant'Antioco
105 min walk • The basilica of Saint Antiochus Martyr is a church of Byzantine origin located in the municipality of Sant'Antioco, coeval with the basilica of San Saturnino in Cagliari and the church of San Giovanni in Sinis.
4.5 miE
Church
Cattedrale di Santa Maria di Monserrato, Tratalias
116 min walk • The former cathedral of Santa Maria is a Romanesque church in Sardinia, located in the old part of the municipality of Tratalias.
4.1 miSW
39°4'12"N • 8°27'6"E
EcoMuseo del Maestro di Tela Chiara Vigo, Sant'Antioco
104 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.3 miSW
City, Archaeological site
Sulci, Sant'Antioco
110 min walk • Sulci or Sulki, was one of the most considerable cities of ancient Sardinia, situated in the southwest corner of the island, on a small island, now called Isola di Sant'Antioco, which is, however, joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus or neck of sand.
1.8 miE
Locality
San Giovanni Suergiu
46 min walk • History enthusiasts will appreciate the rich historical heritage of San Giovanni Suergiu. The town is home to several ancient archaeological sites, including the Nuraghe Sirai, an impressive prehistoric stone structure that offers a fascinating glimpse into the...