A monumental Bronze Age tomb has come to light at Carrarzu Iddia, in the territory of Bortigali in central Sardinia, on the southern slope of Crastu Littu at an altitude of around 740 meters.
The Nuragic culture is heavily underestimated, maybe due to lack of their own writing form, but at that time it was outstanding in the Mediterranean sea. The Shardana, the elite warriors of Ramses II, are believed to come from Sardinia. Hope this and other findings will help understanding them better.
Most interesting. Sardinia had to have quite the little civilization and surplus labor to build such things, which meant they also could build ships. It is likely these people were the ancestors of some of the Sea Peoples who crashed into the eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze Age Collapse.
Why is it called a giant's tomb, when the people buried there where likely of ordinary height. Also, the tomb contained more than one burial. It would be odd to find many "giants" in a small town, even if the people considered someone who was, say, 6'6" to be a giant. Asking for someone who can only use the bottom shelf of the upper kitchen cabinets. 🙂
The Nuragic culture is heavily underestimated, maybe due to lack of their own writing form, but at that time it was outstanding in the Mediterranean sea. The Shardana, the elite warriors of Ramses II, are believed to come from Sardinia. Hope this and other findings will help understanding them better.
Most interesting. Sardinia had to have quite the little civilization and surplus labor to build such things, which meant they also could build ships. It is likely these people were the ancestors of some of the Sea Peoples who crashed into the eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze Age Collapse.
Is there a book about the prehistory and history of Sardinia? I have never found one when I search.
Why is it called a giant's tomb, when the people buried there where likely of ordinary height. Also, the tomb contained more than one burial. It would be odd to find many "giants" in a small town, even if the people considered someone who was, say, 6'6" to be a giant. Asking for someone who can only use the bottom shelf of the upper kitchen cabinets. 🙂
Do you mean actual giants? How tall were they? Did they find skeletons?