Italy has once again secured its place as the world’s leader in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the ancient “Domus de Janas” becoming the country’s 61st entry on the prestigious list. The decision, made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, keeps Italy one step ahead of China, which this year added the Xixia Imperial Tombs to its roster.

The newly recognized site, officially listed as “Funerary Traditions of Prehistoric Sardinia: the Domus de Janas,” showcases an exceptional example of Neolithic burial culture. Often referred to as “fairy houses,” these rock-cut tombs offer rare insight into the religious beliefs, funerary customs, and social structures of Sardinia’s prehistoric communities.