June 2, 2008

Sardinian necropolis under siege

An ancient Mediterranean necropolis described as one of the world's greatest historical sites is being submerged beneath cement, high rise housing and rubbish dumps, according to Italian conservationists.

Tuvixeddu - which means “hills with small cavities” in the Sardinian dialect - contains thousands of Phoenician and Punic burial chambers from the 6th century BC.

From the Times of London. More on Tuvxeddu here and here.

Posted by David on June 2, 2008 9:15 PM

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