Rinaghju

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The Rinaghju alignment (also spelled Renaghju or Rinaiu) is a prehistoric site, consisting of an outdoor habitat and two megalithic alignment constructions, located on the municipality of Sartène in South Corsica. The site was occupied by the ancient Neolithic until the end of the Bronze Age.

History: In 1883, under the name of Caouria's alignment, Adrien de Mortillet described the site as "accounting for at least 32 menhirs, 28 standing and 6 overturned. These blocks, placed fairly irregularly, are of various dimensions. Their height, which is on average 1 meter, goes for the largest up to 2,20 m and 2,30 m". The site was clandestinely searched by treasure researchers and had a large central pit when it was rediscovered in the 1960s. Excavations were carried out on the site by André D'Anna and Henri Marchesi between 1994 and 2000 and 2002. The site is classified as historical monuments by decree of 28 February 1975 with the close alignment of I Stantari.

Old Neolithic: Between 5700 B.C. and 5000 B.C., the site is occupied by a habitat consisting of at least two earthen houses with several indoor fireplaces...