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The Menhirs The Breton word, used to define this unique monument, signifies “upright stone” (in Sardinian, “predas fittas”). Iconless, sometimes rough but more often worked to various extents, on their front or profile. They are well-documented in Sardinia, especially in the territory of Nuoro, where one finds the greatest number: 140 out of 260 documented thus far. Not easily dated, they are imputed to several eras, starting from at least early Neolithic (from mid-4th millennium), and they continue throughout the whole Bronze-age, appearing also in the Iron-age (III century b.C.). Associated with cult monuments (domus de janas and others), but also seemingly isolated in open fields or accompanied by rare slabs marked by “couvettes”, they indicate religious matter not yet completely fathomed. They are found in small groups, occasionally in circles or, rare indeed, in rows.
Feminine menhir of Santu Micheli Orrui (Fonni)
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