ItalyThe Necropolis of Tuvixeddu is a Punic necropolis dating from the 6th century BC to the 1st century AD, located on the hill of Tuvixeddu in Cagliari, Sardinia. Its name derives from the Sardinian term 'tuvixeddu,' meaning 'little cavity.' [1] The site is renowned as the largest Punic necropolis in the Mediterranean, featuring hundreds of rock-cut tombs carved into the tuff hillside. [1]
Necropolis of Tuvixeddu in Cagliari
Also known as: Grotta della Vipera, La Grotta delle vipera, Nécropole de Tuvixeddu, necropoli di Tuvixeddu, Necropoli punica di Tuvixeddu, Necròpolis de Tuvixeddu, Nekropola Tuvixeddu, Tuvixeddu, Tuvixeddu necropolis, נקרופוליס טוביקסדו
| Type | Necropolis/tombs complex |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Italy |
| Coordinates | 39.2291° N, 9.1012° E |