Turin Book Fair 2026: Sardinia highlights the Domus de Janas UNESCO inscription

On the second day dedicated to Sardinia at the Salone Internazionale del Libro in Lingotto, Turin, the programme focuses on the recent UNESCO listing of the Domus de Janas. The events stress both the archaeological importance of these prehistoric rock-cut tombs and their potential as a contemporary narrative and territorial asset.

The schedule is designed to engage diverse audiences, with specific initiatives for younger visitors and projects that promote regional culture.

• Workshops for youth: illustration and storytelling labs inspired by Grazia Deledda to connect literary heritage with visual expression.
• Literary sessions: presentations of books exploring Sardinian places and contemporary narratives that reflect local history and urban change.
• Domus de Janas feature: unveiling of a photographic and outreach volume on the hypogea, followed by expert discussions on the funerary tradition recognised by UNESCO in 2025.
• Music: performances by Gavino Murgia framing the cultural reflection on the site and its public reception.
• Projects and training: launch of Aditus, a bilingual literary magazine, activities for high school students and the presentation of a national network of regional publishers to support bibliodiversity.

Regional representatives emphasise a dual approach that pairs archaeological protection with imaginative cultural uses, positioning the Domus de Janas as both a heritage to safeguard and a living resource for cultural promotion and territorial development.