The Giants of Mont’e Prama in Pisa
At the Palazzo Blu in Pisa, a conference on the Sinis Natural Archaeological Park was held, with the special participation of archaeologist Tronchetti. The Foundation and Cagliari Calcio continue their joint communications campaign in collaboration with FASI.
The millennia-old history of the Giants of Mont’e Prama intersects with Pisan culture, in a day combining archaeology and sport. This morning, the Conference on the Sinis Natural Archaeological Park was held in the Auditorium of Palazzo Blu in Pisa, marking a new stage in the joint communications campaign between the Mont’e Prama Foundation, Cagliari Calcio, and F.A.S.I.
The conference opened with institutional greetings from Marinella Pasquinucci, member of the Palazzo Blu board of directors, followed by remarks from Anthony Muroni, president of the Mont’e Prama Foundation, Matteo Sechi, partnership manager at Cagliari Calcio, and Bastianino Mossa, president of F.A.S.I.
The conference’s special guest, archaeologist Carlo Tronchetti, was particularly well received by the audience. Having previously directed the historic excavation campaigns at Mont’e Prama between 1977 and 1979, Tronchetti emotionally retraced the days of the Giants’ discovery, offering the audience firsthand testimony of how those stone fragments rewrote the history of Mediterranean civilizations.
“Today in Pisa we celebrate the history of the rediscovery of our archaeological heritage, thanks to the presence of archaeologist Tronchetti,” says Anthony Muroni, president of the Mont’e Prama Foundation. “His contribution is of extraordinary importance, helping us understand the significance of the discovery that occurred way back in 1974, which he himself witnessed while directing the excavation campaigns of those years. The union between Archaeology and Sport confirms itself as the cornerstone of a strategy that aims to bring Sardinia’s identity beyond its borders, combining the rigor of scientific research with a passion for sport. We are bringing the treasures of the Sinis to culturally significant venues, such as the Palazzo Blu in Pisa, reaching an ever-wider audience. The protection, accessibility, and valorization of our archaeological heritage are the cornerstones of our vision. Consistent with the Foundation’s original mission, we are proud to have fulfilled our commitment to reunite the statuary complex in the Cabras Civic Museum, restoring its history to the community. The Giants of Mont’e Prama have finally returned to home, and we will soon announce the inaugural event that will bring them together in the Museum’s new hall, doubled in size for the occasion. Continuing a communication strategy aimed at enhancing our heritage, 2026 is the year of major exhibitions: in May, we will inaugurate the exhibition in which the Etruscan civilization will be in dialogue with the Nuragic civilization, curated by Etruscologist Paolo Giulierini, and just yesterday we inaugurated the second event in the contemporary art series called Thresholds. And let’s not forget what we have underway: at the Diocesan Museum of Oristano, you can visit Tharros. Time Upon Time until June 21, in a journey that traces the history of the ancient city and its connections with the present.
“It is a great pleasure for us to return to Tuscany: after the extraordinary experience we had at the Uffizi Galleries in 2023, being today at Palazzo Blu in Pisa constitutes a new and significant stage in the journey through the cities and places of Italian culture undertaken together with the Mont’e Prama Foundation in recent years,” begins Matteo Sechi, partnership manager at Cagliari Calcio Over the years, the collaboration between the Club and the Mont’e Prama Foundation has confirmed that the model developed together has translated into a tangible increase in visibility and awareness—and consequently, value—for one of the Mediterranean’s most extraordinary archaeological heritages, that of the Giants of Mont’e Prama. With honor and pride, Cagliari Calcio fulfills its role as ambassador for this archaeological treasure, helping to raise its profile to an ever-wider audience. The experience gained today encourages us to look ambitiously toward new goals and horizons, as demonstrated by the recent and upcoming joint missions to Fujian, China, where the Club has recently established a Football Academy and is actively promoting the treasures and excellence of Sardinia.
“This day represents a moment of great cultural and community value for all Sardinians living in Tuscany and for the entire FASI network,” says Bastianino Mossa, president of FASI. “Tuscany is a fundamental part of our social base, for Sardinian clubs, which represent much more than simple associations: they are places of identity and encounter, where a part of our island is reunited. Today’s event in Pisa is an important opportunity to reaffirm how Sardinian archaeology, with the extraordinary Giants of Mont’e Prama, symbolically brings us back to our homeland. Alongside culture, sport is also a tool for identity and belonging. This is why we are proud of our collaboration with Cagliari Calcio, which brings the name of Sardinia to the fields of Serie A. This Sunday, in fact, we will all be at the Pisa stadium to cheer on our red and blue giants. A simple yet powerful way to continue to hold the flag of Sardinia high.”
During the meeting, the Foundation’s archaeologist, Giorgio Murru, illustrated the importance of the history of the Giants, accompanied by images by Nicola Castangia, and archaeologist Ilaria Orri showed the archaeological gems of the Cabras area, underscoring the significance of this heritage through a conference on the Sinis Natural Archaeological Park.
