The extraordinary journey of Sardinian archaeology and Nouragic culture continues in Thessaloniki! It started in Berlin, continued in St. Petersburg, and made its third stop-off at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki before ending in Naples.

The exhibition  “Sardinia, megalithic island. From menhirs to nuraghi: stories of stone in the heart of the Mediterranean” opened on February 11, 2022.

It is a fascinating exhibition dedicated to the ancient megalithic cultures of Sardinia, particularly the Nuragic culture, with its impressive architecture of the nuraghi, dolmens, menhirs and tombs of giants. The 188 exhibits show us the way, through stories, legends and the latest scientific studies, to discover one of the fascinating cultures of the Mediterranean that continues to impress and arouse the intense interest of scientists and visitors. 

The museum presentation of the exhibits is enriched with informative texts and rich visual and audio material.

The exhibition has already been hosted at the National Museum of Prehistory and Early History of Berlin, the State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, while its last stop after the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki will be the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.    

The event is the latest action of a Cultural Heritage & Tourism program for Sardinian archaeology in the Mediterranean, co-funded by the European Union. It is promoted by the Region of Sardinia-Tourism Department with the National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari and the Regional Directorate of Museums of Sardinia - in addition to the four museums hosting the exhibition - under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Ministry of Culture (MIC), with the collaboration of Fondazione di Sardegna and with organisation and general coordination entrusted to Villaggio Globale International.

The exhibition is accompanied by a scientific catalogue in five languages ​​(Italian, English, German, Russian and Greek).