95.2 and 96.2: Nuraghe Aleri and nuraghe Longu – Tertenia

95.2 and 96.2: The nuraghe Aleri, located in the territory of Tertenia, “in good state of preservation, consists of a main tholos to which other masonry parts have been subsequently added. From the entrance of the nuraghe, a long corridor and a staircase lead. In the main structure, where the roof has collapsed, there are some niches. The nuraghe, dating back to 1500 – 1200 B.C., stands on a hill, on whose slopes there are the remains of circular and oval walls, probably belonging to a village. (Agugliastra.it)

The “Longu,” also in the territory of Tertenia, is one of the many nuraghi guarding the central-eastern coast of Sardegna. The central tower features an intact tholos, and around it, traces of secondary towers can be appreciated.

The photos of the nuraghe Aleri are by Bibi Pinna, Francesca Cossu, and Marco Cocco. Those of the nuraghe Longu are by Gianni Sirigu, Maurizio Cossu, Marco Cocco, and Francesca Cossu.