Monte d'Accoddi
Altare di Monte d'Accoddi
A rare prehistoric stepped altar in the Mediterranean, resembling a Mesopotamian ziggurat and dating back about 5,000 years.
Monte d'Accoddi lies between Sassari and Porto Torres. It is a large trapezoidal stone platform built between the 4th and 3rd millennia BC, with a ramp leading to a summit terrace. Its shape is often compared to the ziggurats of Mesopotamia, and it is extremely rare in Europe. Standing stones and large stone spheres are also found nearby. The site is modest in size and can be seen in about 40 minutes, making it a good stop for anyone interested in prehistoric cultures. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Alghero.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00 to sunset (may close Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Sella & Mosca Winery
- Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
- Lake Baratz
- Maria Pia Beach
- Alghero Cathedral (Santa Maria)
- Alghero Coral Museum
- Torre di San Giovanni
- Church of San Francesco, Alghero