PERMANENT EXHIBITION
The permanent exhibition entitled “Giovanni Lilliu – Stratigraphies of a Life” is the tribute that Barumini has paid to the figure of the illustrious archaeologist and internationally renowned scholar.
The exhibition route, renovated with a scenic restyling in 2025, tells the extraordinary adventure of the archaeologist who left indelible marks on Sardinian history and culture and who provided a fundamental cornerstone to the history of the Nuragic civilization by bringing to light the site of Su Nuraxi, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The exhibition, curated with the contribution of his daughters Caterina and Cecilia Lilliu and the Fondazione Barumini, offers a vision of the great archaeologist’s thought and commitment.
Documents, personal objects, manuscripts, and photographs guide the visitor along his life and work, from his early academic experiences to the discovery of Su Nuraxi, to his commitment to the protection of Sardinia’s heritage and his intense educational and political activities.
Visitors will also be able to see his books, some of which have become true classics of Sardinian archaeological literature. Making the exhibition even more evocative is the presence of a work by the sculptor Costantino Nivola, personally donated to Lilliu, which now finds space within the exhibition thanks to the will of his daughters.
Where: Barumini – Giovanni Lilliu Centre
Opening Hours: 2026 Time Table
Tickets: 2026 Prices
