La Tomba Ipogeica di Badde de Janas (Putifigari, Sardegna): una Nuova Domus de Janas con Riproduzione del Tetto

A newly discovered Neolithic hypogeic tomb, the Badde de Janas in Putifigari, Sardinia, features a realistic, red-painted reproduction of a double-sloped roof within its main chamber. This intricate depiction mirrors domestic architecture but is more likely symbolic of cult structures rather than actual dwellings, drawing parallels with other Sardinian sites like the Tomba Dipinta di S’Incantu and Monte d’Accoddi’s 'tempio rosso.' The study challenges assumptions about Neolithic habitation by suggesting these roof representations serve ritualistic purposes, aligning with the region's funerary traditions. Analysis of this tomb provides fresh insights into the cultural significance of domus de janas, offering a window into Neolithic religious practices and architectural symbolism.

Melis, P. (2013). LA TOMBA IPOGEICA DI BADDE DE JANAS (PUTIFIGARI, SARDEGNA): UNA NUOVA DOMUS DE JANAS CON RIPRODUZIONE DEL TETTO. Cuadernos de Prehistoria Y Arqueología de La Universidad de Granada, 19, 327–337. https://doi.org/10.30827/cpag.v19i0.193