The archaeological site of Mont’e Prama sits in the Sinis peninsula, between the quartz pebble beaches of Mari Ermi and Is Arutas and the pond where the pink flamingos nest.
The Mont’e Prama site was discovered by chance in 1974 during farming work. It brought to light thousands of fragments of ancient sculptures in limestone, left for a long time and difficult to place.
Underneath what appeared to be a pile of fragments emerged numerous individual well-tombs. They were arranged into two even rows cordoned off by a kind of fence. Inside, the skeletons were set out in a huddled position. Thanks to the few elements found among the grave goods, it was possible to date the compound to X-VIII centuries B.C.
An exceptional effort to restore and piece together the fragments began in 2005 giving life to what is now known as the statues of Mont’e Prama. The huge sculptures represent boxers, archers, warriors with sword and shield, betyls and nuraghi representations. They can be admired at the City Museum in Cabras and the National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari.
The archaeological digs started again in recent years with the expansion of the area in question. The aim is the get a clear idea of the nature of the site which is presumed to have been an important sanctuary.
