Menhirs of Sardinia

Sardinia contains approximately 740 menhirs, locally called "perdas fittas" (embedded stones), dating primarily to the Ozieri culture period (c. 3500-2500 BC). They range up to 5.75 m in height and feature phallic, fertility, or cupule carvings. The most notable complex is Pranu Muttedu at Goni, with 60 menhirs including a row of 20 aligned along the equinox sunrise-sunset axis. The village of Laconi hosts over 100 menhirs in both proto-anthropomorphic and anthropomorphic forms.