Sardinia is one of the most geologically ancient bodies of land in Europe and in the picturesque province of Sassari lays the prehistoric, megalithic, ziggurat of Monte d’Accoddi.
The largest and only one in Europe.
This megalithic structure dates back to 4000 – 3,650 BC, and was just discovered fifty-nine years ago! It’s been described as an altar, temple or step pyramid.
Reconstruction of the altar started in the 80’s with commission to re-build the top-level of the altar and the straightening of the menhir, which was found on its side.
Monte d’Accoddi, Sardegna, Italia
Menhir, Monte d’Accoddi
The gigantic oval stone “was brought to the site years after the altar was discovered in 1954.” Said someone at the site.
Oval stone at Monte d’Accoddi
I’m left questioning … “what was really going on at this giant prehistoric altar?”
To me, the menhir symbolizes strength within a society – man, whereas the oval stone is the entrance to the gateway of life – woman.
What do you think?
Ponder this while you take in the view from the top of Monte d’Accoddi.
What happened at Monte d’Accoddi?
P.S. Sardinia not just breathtaking beaches and emerald coasts.
Sources:
Tharros.info – Photo Gallery Prehistorical altar of Monte d’Accoddi
Wikipedia – Monte d’Accoddi
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My Sardinian Life 
We actually did not find this while travelling on the island this summer. We drove around in circles, must have been pretty close, but there were no clear signs locating it. A pitty!
There are signs, but they are small. The government really needs to improve this so it’s easier for people to find.
Well the Menhir looks like the Indian version of a lingam stone … the oval stone could have been moved … therefore, possibly making it an altar or a temple to a fertility goddess. The Sardinian “Madre Dea” is a fertility goddess after all.
That should actually say, “Dea Madre” 🙂
p.s. just to clarify the oval stone represents the female’s eggs, the lingam stone the phallic symbol…
These were my thoughts too!
With so many similar pyramid like structures world wide I often wonder if our ancestors were great world travellers too.
Jennifer
This is truly fascinating and a site to behold. A must see when we get back to Sardegna! You always share the most interesting sites! Thank you for all of your hard work and effort, we all get to learn and enjoy so much about Sardegna! May God Bless!
Rosemarie
The Sard/American
Fascinating, Jennifer! Reminds me a bit of the ancient Inca ruins here in Ecuador. Recently visited and wrote about our trip to Ingapirca.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
I like that egg-shaped boulder thingy 🙂
Drop-off point or waystation after the submersion of Atlantis?
Oh very interesting theory indeed! I’ve been researching the submersion of Atlantis. 🙂