Filitosa

Filitosa is an archaeological site located on the island of Corsica, not Italy. It is known for its megalithic monuments, including menhirs (standing stones) and dolmens, which indicate human occupation dating back to at least the 3rd millennium BCE.1

The art found at Filitosa is part of a broader phenomenon of megalithic human representations that emerged in the western Mediterranean from the 3rd to the 1st millennium BCE. These stelae-menhirs, or carved stone slabs, often imitated the human form and maintained stylistic connections with rock engravings. This type of megalithic sculptural art is found not only on Corsica but also in regions like Sardinia, Liguria, and southern France, suggesting a shared cultural influence.2