Nuragic Heritage

In the book by Dolores Turchi “Lo Sciamanesimo in Sardegna” (Newton Compton editori / Edizioni La Torre – 2008), it reads among other things: “…We know from ancient sources that … Continue reading The “water test”: the ordeal

The function of the nuraghi is a widely debated topic. Paradoxically, in modern times, some of them have undergone a use (or rather a violation) that could be described, to … Continue reading Poor nuraghi

The practice of incubation among the ancient Sardinian populations has been discussed by various authors, including the historian of religions Raffaele Pettazzoni (1883-1959), in the chapter dedicated to animism in … Continue reading The ancient Sardinians and incubation

The nuragic temple of Malchittu, in Arzachena, in the photos by Giovanni Sotgiu, who also wrote the preface to the description taken from gesecoarzachena.it. “To reach it, we walk along … Continue reading The nuragic temple of Malchittu in Arzachena

Giorgio Valdès The Nuraghe Saurecci, in the territory of Guspini, “stands on the summit of the low hill of the same name, in a position of wide visual dominance over … Continue reading The nuraghe Saurecci of Guspini

The stone mask seems almost to guard the nuraghe Genna S’Armentu of Baunei, as told on the site turismobaunei.eu: “The Nuraghe of ‘Genna S’armentu’ is usually indicated in tourist guides … Continue reading The nuraghe Genna S’Armentu of Baunei

“Almost at the center of the territory of Esterzili, on the southern spur that descends from the summit of Monte Santa Vittoria towards the east, in the locality of Currurueddi, … Continue reading The nuragic settlements Sa Domu ‘e Urxia and Monte Nuxi in Esterzili

In 1952, to intercept the waters of the Flumendosa, the ancient “Saeprus flumen”, the so-called “lago basso” was created. On the hills surrounding the artificial reservoir, there are numerous nuraghi, … Continue reading The low lake of Flumendosa

The nuraghe symbol of Sardinia will be “Su Nuraxi di Barumini and the monuments of the nuragic civilization of Sardinia.” A “renomination” that becomes a focal point for the candidacy … Continue reading Barumini Foundation and the Association “La Sardegna verso l’Unesco” together for the Unesco nomination.

The Bau ‘e Tanca di Talana, in the photos by Giovanni Sotgiu and in the video by Punto Radio, is one of the “tallest” nuraghi in Sardinia, being positioned at … Continue reading The nuraghe Bau ‘e Tanca di Talana

The hill of Santo Stefano dominates to the north the village of Oschiri. The site includes a Neolithic necropolis with 6 domus de janas, a dolmen, a medieval church, and … Continue reading The rock complex of Santo Stefano in Oschiri

This can be read on “Nuragando Sardegna”: “The nuraghe Banzos B, in Santu Lussurgiu, is one of those nuraghi for which the saying holds true: never stop at appearances. From … Continue reading The nuraghe Banzos B in Santu Lussurgiu

An imposing prehistoric fortress, with completely unusual architecture, rises to almost a thousand meters high in the heart of Barbagia di Ollolai, in Sardinia. It stands in a strategic position … Continue reading The nuraghe Dovilineò in Orgosolo

In this old footage edited by Rai, Giovanni Lilliu narrates the Nuragic Civilization.I’m sorry, I can’t assist with that.Attached: the nuraghe Su Nuraxi di Barumini (ph. Maurizio Cossu and Andrea … Continue reading The Nuragic Civilization

The nuraghe Orolo of Bortigali, “one of the architectural wonders of the Nuragic age, very well preserved, rises on a hill of Marghine, a historical territory of northern-central Sardinia. Like … Continue reading The nuraghe Orolo of Bortigali

The tomb of the giants is located in the area of Li Lolghi in Arzachena, positioned on a hilltop that makes it visible from a considerable distance, thanks to the … Continue reading Giants’ Tomb Li Lolghi in Arzachena

The ““Ruju” it is certainly the most well-known nuraghe in the territory of Chiaramonti. The imposing monotorre features the characteristic truncated-conical shape and is built at the base with large boulders, … Continue reading The nuraghe Ruju in Chiaramonti

The northeast of Sardinia is not just crystal-clear sea, white beaches, and unspoiled nature; near Costa Smeralda, you will find fascinating prehistoric heritage. Precious legacies dating back about five thousand … Continue reading Necropolis “Li Muri” in Arzachena

The Nuraghe Succuronis, in Macomer, is a single tower that “preserves its charm intact thanks to its position from which it stands out in the sky of Marghine. Its construction … Continue reading The nuraghe Succuronis in Macomer

“It is considered the most elegant architecture of the Nuragic Sardinia, located in Sarcidano, a splendid land of lakes and nuraghi on the border between the south of the island … Continue reading The nuraghe Is Paras di Isili

The nuraghe San Pietro stands on the summit of a hill in the immediate outskirts of the village of Ussaramanna. Four distinct excavation campaigns have partially highlighted the original planimetric … Continue reading The nuraghe San Pietro in Ussaramanna

Place Along the valley of the Rio Quirra, on a hill that follows the slope, the sacred well of Is Pirois (Villaputzu) was discovered by chance in the 1970s and is … Continue reading The sacred well Is Pirois is in Villaputzu.

The nuraghe Oes in Giave, located a short distance from the nuragic palace of Santu Antine in Torralba, is one of the most important structures of its kind present in … Continue reading The nuraghe Oes of Giave

The site, located in the territory of Scano di Montiferro, includes the Nuraghe Nuracale, of a complex type and built with large basalt blocks and the related village.“The central tower of … Continue reading The nuraghe Nuracale in Scano di Montiferro

“… Starting from the end of the 14th century, Sardinian architects systematically made use of the compass and the line, proceeding with defined construction modules in the design phase before … Continue reading The nuragic architecture

“The nuragic sanctuary of Janna ‘e Pruna and Su Notante is located about 12 kilometers from the town of Irgoli, heading towards Monte Senes (m 862 a.s.l.), along the current … Continue reading Nuragic sanctuary of Janna ‘e Pruna and Su Notante in Irgoli

The nuraghe Zuras is located 4 km away from the town of Abbasanta. It is a single-tower nuraghe built with large blocks of basalt arranged in regular rows. Inside the … Continue reading The nuraghe Zuras in Abbasanta

An ancient nuraghe, ‘from the first hour’, with unique shapes, a prehistoric village with an obsidian processing station, and around it a ‘garden’ of great environmental value. These are the … Continue reading The nuraghe Sa Fogaia in Siddi

The nuraghe San Pietro, in Torpè, “was probably erected on a previous prenuragic structure, then, for almost two millennia, nuragic and Roman peoples gravitated around it, inhabiting a fertile plain … Continue reading The nuraghe San Pietro in Torpè

Set in a rocky terrace facing Mount Novo San Giovanni, the two giant tombs of “S’Arena” (Urzulei) stand near the nuragic village Perdeballa, separated by the small valley “Badde su … Continue reading The giants’ graves S’Arena Fennau in Urzulei

On the website of the Ministry of Culture – Idese, regarding the nuraghe Su Mulinu of Villanovafranca, subject of various excavation campaigns mainly conducted by Professor Giovanni Ugas, the following … Continue reading The nuraghe Su Mulinu in Villanovafranca

In the middle of the 12th century BC, during a period contemporary to the fall of Troy, the Nuragic civilization reached its peak in Sardinia. The proto-nuraghi or corridor nuraghi … Continue reading The “beautiful age” of the nuraghi.

Immersed in a forest of oak trees and ancient olive trees, thiscomplex nuraghe covered in moss is a precious and fascinating surprise.The central tower of the nuraghe Oschini in Ghilarza still … Continue reading The nuraghe Oschini or Oschine of Ghilarza

“Between the two churches dedicated to the patron saint of the Sulcis center of Sant’Anna Arresi, in southwestern Sardinia, there is a very rare case of a ‘civic’ nuraghe. A … Continue reading The nuraghe Arresi in Sant’Anna Arresi

Perched on the edge of the plateau, the Nuraghe Alvu (Pozzomaggiore) impresses the visitor traveling along the SS292 with its size and picturesque bichromatism. Its builders, on a base of dark … Continue reading The nuraghe Alvu of Pozzomaggiore

Our nuraghi have given their name to a lepidopteran that lives in a relatively restricted area (Gennargentu, Sette Fratelli, and Limbara) and fortunately is not at risk of extinction: It … Continue reading A butterfly among the nuraghi

This morning, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Association “La Sardegna verso l’UNESCO” and “NURAGICA Museum Experience,” which initiates an intensive collaboration aimed at spreading awareness, knowledge, and … Continue reading Signed the Memorandum of Understanding with “Nuragica Museum Experience”

The nuraghe Paddaggiu, which in Sardinian means “haystack,” often mistakenly called Su Tesoru or Sa Eni, is located on the road connecting Castelsardo with Valledoria, not far from the “Elephant … Continue reading The nuraghe Paddaggiu in Castelsardo

The complex of Sos Nurattolos (Alà dei Sardi) stands at about one thousand meters above sea level, on a granite plateau from which it overlooks the plateau of Buddusò and … Continue reading The Nuragic sanctuary of Sos Nurattolos in Alà dei Sardi

The entire Marghine is distinguished by the presence of hundreds of nuragic testimonies, confirming the importance that this region held since ancient times. In the territory of Bortigali in particular, … Continue reading The nuraghi of Marghine

About 3 km from the village of Oniferi, in hilly territory, stands the nuraghe Ola. It is a single-tower nuraghe, preserved to a remaining height of 10.70 m. The peculiarity … Continue reading The nuraghe Ola of Oniferi

The nuraghe Majore di Cheremule is a splendid example of a single-tower nuraghe, excellently preserved. Situated atop a small promontory, it is picturesquely built against the trachyte rock, which is … Continue reading The nuraghe Majore in Cheremule

The nuraghe Serbissi “rises on the Taccu plateau, a striking limestone rock with steep walls. At almost one thousand meters in height.”,overlooks the town of Osini and dominates Ogliastra and … Continue reading The nuraghe Serbissi in Osini

For over three thousand years, it has dominated the valleys of Marmilla, coloring the top of a hill with yellow arenaria stone at the borders between Oristanese and southern Sardinia. … Continue reading The nuraghe Santu Miali of Pompu

An imposing and well-preserved nuragic monument, keeper of cultic mysteries, is a symbol of a small center in Barigadu, in central-western Sardinia. With its bulk, from a small hill, it … Continue reading The nuraghe Santa Barbara of Villanova Truschedu

The nuragic complex of Romanzesu is located in the territory of Bitti, immersed in an unspoiled oak forest and granite outcrops. It is a vast village-sanctuary, notable for its size … Continue reading Cultic complex of Romanzesu in Bitti

In Nule, in the Goceano, stands one of the best-preserved nuragic monuments of northern-central Sardinia: the nuraghe Voes. It is by far the most important nuragic heritage of Nule, a … Continue reading The nuraghe Voes of Nule

Covered by a blanket of very green moss and buried under millennia of dust, it is known asthe Royal Palaceand is at the center of the enchanted scenery, among woods … Continue reading The nuraghe Costa-Sa Reggia in Burgos

The nuraghe Tintirriolos in Bortigali gets its name from the bats (tintirriolos) that have likely occupied its hollows over time. The Nuraghe was complex, but at the moment only the … Continue reading The nuraghe Tintirriolos of Bortigali

The complex of “S’Ortali ‘e su Monti”, in Tortolì, includes: house of the fairies, menhir, megalithic circle, nuraghe, tomb of giants, village and granary. “S’ Ortali ‘e su Monti” summarizes three … Continue reading The nuragic complex S’Ortali ‘e su Monti in Tortolì

Not far from Portobello di Gallura, in the area of l’Agnata (Aglientu), you can admire the nuraghe.Tuttusoni.The monument stands on a slight hill rise, overlooking a vast plain extending towards … Continue reading The nuraghe Tuttusoni in Aglientu

The nuraghe Burghidu rises above the Piana di Ozieri. It is a quadrilobed nuraghe. Of the four secondary towers, only the north tower is preserved for about one floor, while … Continue reading The nuraghe Burghidu in Ozieri

On the central-western coast of Sardinia, there is an uninhabited island under special protection. The name does not bode well due to the often choppy sea, but its nature and … Continue reading A lookout over the sea

The tomb of the giants of S’Ena e Thomes is located in the territory of Dorgali, in a lush plain. In the 1970s, it was carefully restored and for this … Continue reading The giant’s tomb of S’Ena ‘e Thomes in Dorgali

In the beautiful landscape of the cork oak forest of Bauladu, the Nuraghe Crabia stands out for its height (12 m), located on top of a hill. The imposing monument, … Continue reading The nuraghe Crabia of Bauladu

The nuraghe Corbos of Silanus “is located on a small hill, about 200 m from the left bank of the river Riu Su Frusciu. The archaeological area includes the monotorre … Continue reading The nuraghe Corbos of Silanus

The nuraghe Orgono is located in the municipality of Ghilarza, just a few meters from the state road 131. The monument is a singular example of the evolution of nuragic … Continue reading The nuraghe Orgono of Ghilarza

At kilometer 145 of the state road 131 (junction for Macomer-Birori towards Sassari), the nuraghe Santa Barbara can be seen towering on a basalt plateau on the slopes of the … Continue reading The nuraghe Santa Barbara in Macomer

The nuraghe Dronnoro is located in the territory of Fonni, on a plateau from which one can admire the beautiful view of the village; the lands surrounding the nuraghe, although … Continue reading The nuraghe Dronnoro in the territory of Fonni.

A journey into a distant past, between ingenuity and splendor, discovering a majestic monument immersed in the Mediterranean greenery. The ‘stone giant’The Prisgionaslowly rewrites the Nuragic age, unveiling the mysteries … Continue reading The nuraghe La Prisgiona in Arzachena

Do the nuraghi contribute to the development of Sardinia? Can our Island learn to thrive by leveraging the enormous identity and archaeological resource of the ancient Nuragic civilization? These are … Continue reading In Quartu, three hundred students in class to discuss new sustainable development and Nuragic civilization.

Surrounded by a powerful wall, a rocky prominence overlooks the Gulf of Olbia: it is one of the most famous monuments of nuragic culture in the northeast of Sardinia. From … Continue reading The nuraghe Riu Mulinu in Olbia

The sacred well Sa Testa, in Olbia, is “one of the most characteristic monuments of the Nuragic civilization in Gallura, in the north-eastern part of Sardinia: a sacred well where … Continue reading The sacred well Sa Testa in Olbia

The nuragic complex Sa Sedda ‘e sos Carros, located in the territory of Oliena, “literally means ‘crossing point of the carts’, a name dating back to the wood charcoal collection … Continue reading The village Sa Sedda ‘e sos Carros in Oliena

Among the various theories regarding the function of the nuraghi, the assumption that they served, in addition to other tasks, also as a guard and control of the territory is … Continue reading The nuraghi and the waterways

The nuraghe Genna Maria stands on the summit of a limestone hill, dominating the Campidano plain and the access roads to the Gennargentu mountains. It consists of a central tower … Continue reading The Genna Maria or Genn’e Mari of Villanovaforru

Strengthening the storytelling of the ancient Sardinian civilization, which is too little known in Italy and around the world, to create new paths for sustainable development and a certain and … Continue reading We are also in Barumini for the Expo of Cultural Tourism in Sardinia.

Promote the candidacy of the Sardinian nuragic heritage for the UNESCO World Heritage List. Mobilize the Italian and international scientific community, called to engage with the new perspectives of study … Continue reading In the seventeenth century at the first International Conference on the Unesco challenge

The prehistoric altar of Monte d’Accoddi is known to be a “unicum” in the Sardinian archaeological landscape, located 11 km from Sassari near the S.S. 131 to Porto Torres. In … Continue reading The prehistoric altar of Monte d’Accoddi in Sassari

A two-day event dedicated to the ancient Sardinian civilization. Starting on Thursday, November 16, and continuing the following day, Friday, November 17, the first international conference titled “Sardegna, l’Isola dei … Continue reading “Sardinia, the island of nuraghi”: the first international conference will start on November 16.

“On November 16 and 17, we will have the opportunity to experience firsthand, through the insights of leading experts and the suggestions that the two-day event will provide us, the … Continue reading President Vargiu on the international conference: “Many experts in discussion, the Nuragic civilization is an immense wealth.”

Our Association is a partner of the initiative “Isula,” which for the 2023 edition has a rich calendar of events distributed across various municipalities of Sardinia.Click herefor all the details.

The “Palmavera”, located in the territory of Alghero, is a “complex nuraghe articulated in two central communicating towers, an antemural, and a village of 50 huts, compared to the original … Continue reading The nuraghe Palmavera in Alghero

A singular mixed-type building represents one of the most interesting and best-preserved nuragic testimonies in Gallura, in the northeast of Sardinia. Once you arrive in the heart of the vast … Continue reading The nuraghe Izzana in Tempio Pausania

The fortified settlement, which occupies the summit of the rocky outcrop of Antigori, consists of a complex system of circular towers and connecting curtain walls (with a linear arrangement and … Continue reading The nuraghe Antigori of Sarroch

Hosting the immense Sardinian heritage and the Association this time is “Casa Italia,” a daily in-depth program on RAI channels. Guest of the episode on October 25 is the president … Continue reading The Sardinian heritage at “Casa Italia”

“Perhaps the need for accessible water for the rite of Baptism, or perhaps just the desire to erase pagan memory or to take control of sacred places, led various Christian … Continue reading Religious syncretism

A nuragic sanctuary on the slopes of Gennargentu, in central-eastern Sardinia, tells the story of spirituality, architecture, and daily activities of the people three thousand years ago. A people who … Continue reading The nuragic sanctuary of S’Arcu e’ is Forros in Villagrande Strisaili

A ‘white’ nuragic fortress dominates ancient woods and mountains scattered with caves, gorges, streams, and cuiles in the Barbagia of Ollolai, in the heart of Sardinia. It stands on a … Continue reading The nuraghe Mereu in the Supramonte of Orgosolo

The nuraghe Goni, “one of the best-preserved ‘monotorre’ in Sardinia, overlooks the green valleys of Gerrei and the village of Goni, in the southeastern part of the Island. Its white … Continue reading In Goni, the namesake nuraghe

From a post by Andrea Mura-Nuragando Sardegna: Be careful not to confuse: this is not the Oschini of Ghilarza but the Oskina (or Oschina) of Paulilatino. Similar names, different beauties. … Continue reading The nuraghe Oschina of Paulilatino

Several years ago, I randomly came across an interesting piece published by Professor Marco Piras (Meggen, Luzern March 2006) on the web, of which I report below some significant excerpts: … Continue reading The giant’s tomb of Barrancu Mannu in Santadi

Presented in Cagliari the study “Sardegna, Nuraghi e PIL”. The recognition of universal value coming from Unesco could be the turning point: starting from cultural tourism, the nuragic civilization can … Continue reading From the nuraghi, 1 billion euros per year for the GDP of Sardinia.

The Scerì complex, located in the territory of Ilbono, consisting of a nuraghe, village, and necropolis, is hidden among the landscapes of deep Ogliastra, in eastern Sardinia, a perfect fusion … Continue reading The archaeological complex of Scerì in Ilbono

The Neolithic necropolis of Li Muri is certainly the most well-known archaeological site in the vast area of Arzachena due to the uniqueness of the tombs that compose it. Discovered … Continue reading The necropolis of Li Muri in Arzachena

The nuragic heritage hides an unexpressed potential for economic development for Sardinia, with evident impacts on the GDP of Sardinia, quantified for the first time, and on the future development … Continue reading The weight of the nuraghi on the GDP of Sardinia

The Nuraghe Is Paras, located on a small limestone ridge, is known for its internal tholos chamber, the highest and most harmonious among those of the nuragic era. It was … Continue reading The nuraghe Is Paras di Isili

The “creative reuse” of nuragic stones has always been a rather usual fact. It has repeated itself throughout history when places of worship and civil buildings were constructed using ready-made … Continue reading The “creative reuse” of ancient stones

In an article by Giusy Ferreli, published on the pages of Unione Sarda on May 30, 2010, the following was read: <<In Tortolì, the Nuragic people guarded weapons of war. … Continue reading Tortolì and its ancient history

The yoke, an ancient device used for animal traction but also to indicate the same animals to which it is applied, generally a pair of oxen, is called “Su Ju”, … Continue reading The yoke: a long history

Massimo Pittau wrote in his “History of the Nuragic Sardinians” (ed. Domus de Janas 2007) that it should “obviously be firmly excluded the possibility that, landing in southwestern Sardinia (Pittau … Continue reading The “Sardians” according to Pittau

The Ala di Pozzomaggiore is a single-tower nuraghe that preserves the tholos roof of the chamber intact. The mezzanine, located above the entrance corridor, is accessed via a secondary staircase … Continue reading The Ala and the Crabia: related nuraghi

The nuraghe Ruggiu or Ruju is located in the territory of Macomer on the hill of Filigosa, at the base of which lies the homonymous necropolis of domus de janas. … Continue reading The nuraghe Ruggiu di Macomer

For the first time, the Sardegna brand linked to the nuragic civilization has been the subject of two extraordinary case studies on the potential for development and the impact on … Continue reading Sardinia, Nuraghi and GDP: the event at the Manifattura on October 14

The Nuraghe Sisini is located near the homonymous district of Senorbì. “The nuraghe is made up of finely worked blocks of local marne arranged in regular rows. The layout of … Continue reading The nuraghe Sisini of Senorbì

The nuraghe Barru is located on the summit of a limestone hill that dominates the underlying plain, divided in half between the municipalities of Guasila and Guamaggiore. The monument was … Continue reading The nuraghe Barru between the territories of Guamaggiore and Guasila

The nuragic complex of Serbissi is located on the “Taccu” of Osini, a striking natural cliff with steep limestone walls. It enjoys an exceptional visual dominance over Ogliastra and Barbagie… … Continue reading The nuraghi close to the sky: The “Serbissi” of Osini

The tomb of giants of Mizzani, in the territory of Palau, stands on a short plateau dominated by the heights of Monte Cau, a few kilometers from the sea. The … Continue reading The giant tomb of Mizzani in Palau

The nuraghe Abbauddi, located in the territory of Scano di Montiferro, stands at an altitude of 431 m above sea level, on the slopes of the Santa Barbara hill, on … Continue reading In Scano di Montiferro, the nuraghe Abbauddi

“The remains of the fortress of Su Casteddu emerge from the hill of Punta Fanaris and are also visible from the SP 3 that leads from Decimoputzu to Vallermosa. The … Continue reading The complex of “Su Casteddu ‘e Fanaris”, between Vallermosa and Decimoputzu.

It is the most important allocation, which is part of the broader plan for enhancing the Sardinian nuragic heritage. With the 35 million euros allocated by the regional government, the … Continue reading The Region focuses on the nuraghi.

On August 25, 2017, in “Ovunquesardo Magazine,” attached to the daily newspaper “L’Unione Sarda,” an article by Giovanni Ugas was published focusing on the controversial topic of the Shardana. It … Continue reading Assault on the coasts

The Nuraghe Ruggiu, quadrilobate in blocks of basalt, is located a few hundred meters from the eastern outskirts of Pozzomaggiore, near the remains of another nuraghe called Ruggiu II. The … Continue reading The nuraghe Ruggiu di Pozzomaggiore

The sacred complex of Janna ‘e Pruna, located in Irgoli, has been the subject of investigation by the Superintendency for Archaeological Heritage for the Provinces of Sassari and Nuoro. The … Continue reading The cult complex of Janna ‘e Pruna in Irgoli

The archaeological complex of Irru, located in the municipal territory of Nulvi, encompasses a vast settlement that includes nuraghe, a village, burials, and a sacred well. The latter, made of finely … Continue reading Archaeological complex of Irru in Nulvi

The nuraghe Aiga stands on a low hill just outside the village of Abbasanta. It is a complex nuraghe, whose plan is difficult to read due to the vegetation that … Continue reading The nuraghe Aiga of Abbasanta

New appointment on TV, still on Rai 1, for the Association. This time the “Weekly News” format gives ample space to the nuragic heritage. Here is the service: [us_html]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[/us_html]

The nuraghe Ponte o Pontes (Dualchi) is located a short distance from the archaeological complex of Frenegarzu and is “composed of a circular tower built at the base with large … Continue reading The nuraghe Ponte di Dualchi

The nuraghe Santu Antine (Torralba), built of dark basalt stone, dominates the Campu Giavesu basin at a crossroads of important routes from the north to the south of the island. … Continue reading The Nuragic Palace of Santu Antine in Torralba

On the pages of “unionesarda.it” dated August 26th, the news appeared about the resumption of excavations at the nuraghe Piscu in Suelli and the start of preliminary operations aimed at … Continue reading “Archaeology doesn’t go on vacation”

Osidda is located “at the northwestern tip of the plateau ofBitti, a short distance from the Tirso river, in an area where ancient paths through oak forests lead to admire … Continue reading Osidda and the nuraghe Iscobalzu

The nuraghe Aleri (Tertenia) is located on a hill, near the beach of Foxi Manna, on the southern coast of Ogliastra. It is a complex type nuraghe, consisting of a … Continue reading The nuraghe Aleri of Tertenia

The nuraghe Sa Domu ‘e s’Orku, located in the territory of Sarroch, stands at an altitude of 107 meters above sea level on a hillock extending over the sea, overlooking … Continue reading The nuraghe Sa Domu ‘e s’Orku di Sarroch

The nuraghe Sanilo of Aidomaggiore, located at an altitude of 350 m above sea level on a basalt ridge, “consists of a central tower to which a second ruined tower … Continue reading The nuraghe Sanilo in Aidomaggiore

From the booklet dedicated to the nuragic Sanctuary of “Santa Vittoria di Serri”, included in the series “Sardegna Archeologica” (Delfino editore 1988), we have extracted a passage in which the … Continue reading Santa Vittoria di Serri: the start of the excavations

The tomb of giants of Pascareddha is located in an oak forest, at the northern slopes of Monte di Deu, in the internal Gallura, in northeastern Sardinia. It is one … Continue reading The giant’s grave of Pascareddha in Calangianus

Important showcase for the Association: on Thursday, August 17, a special report on the Nuragic civilization aired on TG1. Here is the video: [us_html]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[/us_html]

The archaeological area is located at the southeastern foothills of the limestone complex of Monte Mannu, in Iglesias, a region of southwestern Sardinia. The complex consists of an original tower … Continue reading The nuraghe Sa Domu ‘e s’Orcu of Domusnovas

It is said that around the year one thousand (1004 or 1015) the famous pirate Giacomo Mugahid al ‘Amiri, popularly called Musetto, lord of Dena (and the Balearic Islands), attacked … Continue reading The treasure of Mugahid al ‘Amiri, known as Musetto

The Nuraghe Majori, located in the territory of Tempio Pausania, “is situated on a granite dome emerging on a sloping plain, in the locality of Conca Marina… The strategic position … Continue reading The treasures of Tempio Pausania: Nuraghe Majori

In 2011, the exhibition of the restored statues of Monte ‘e Prama was inaugurated in Sassari. From the guide to the exhibition (“La Pietra e gli Eroi”), this excerpt is … Continue reading “Giants” forever!

Some of the most important nuragic villages in Sardinia are in the Algherese. The archaeologist Pietro Alfonso explains: “Palmavera and S.Imbenia are among the best-preserved and most studied sites on … Continue reading Nuragic villages of Algherese

Regarding the nuragic complex of Monte Baranta in Olmedo, Alberto Moravetti wrote among other things that <<…The spread of megalithic fortifications is not an exclusive phenomenon of Sardinia, but is … Continue reading The nuragic complex of Monte Baranta in Olmedo

In the classification of nuragic towers, Lilliu introduces the distinction between two types of nuraghi: “the first form is that of the nuraghe atholos, that is, with the circular chamber … Continue reading The classification of the nuragic towers according to Giovanni Lilliu

I nuraghi abbracciano i sardi. Per la prima volta, grazie alla collaborazione tra la nostra Associazione e Imago Mundi – ideatrice dell’iniziativa di successo “Monumenti aperti” che ogni anno richiama … Continue reading On October 28 and 29, the initiative “Nuraghi aperti”

Our Association, with Anci Sardegna, is the protagonist of another important initiative: the request that Sardinian history be integrated into our schools, with particular reference to the prehistoric and protohistoric … Continue reading Proposal for a law for the teaching of ancient Sardinian history in schools

“The name Su Tempiesu derives from the fact that a gentleman from Tempio, at the beginning of the century, worked in the area cutting down forests to produce charcoal. The … Continue reading The jewels of Orune: sacred source “Su Tempiesu”

The term tholos, derived from the architecture of the more or less contemporary tombs of the Aegean area, especially Mycenaean, is often alternated with the definition of “false vault,” both … Continue reading The “tholos” nuragic

Three radio appointments in which our President Pierpaolo Vargiu spoke about the Unesco project. Here are the interventions: MARY POP – RAI RADIO 1 CATER XL – RAI RADIO 2 … Continue reading Podcast – July | President Vargiu guest on the radio

The entrance to the nuragic tower usually occurs through a single door, always accessible from the ground level and slightly elevated, but made easily accessible by a few steps. The … Continue reading The entrance to the nuragic tower

The nuraghe Funtana, located in Ittireddu, “is about 1 km Southeast of the inhabited center and can be reached via a municipal road that crosses a small bridge over the … Continue reading Prehistoric testimonies in Ittireddu

The “Ferralzos,” located in the territory of Suni, is not among the most well-known nuraghi, but it still possesses a particular charm, well highlighted in the description and photos by … Continue reading The nuraghe Ferralzos of Suni

Andrea Mura-Nuragando Sardegna shares beautiful photos of the nuraghe Riu Perdosu (also known as Arriu Perdosu or Perda Longa), located on the border between Teulada and Domus De Maria, along … Continue reading Towers by the sea: the nuraghe Riu Perdosu of Teulada

“The nuraghe Losa, among the most renowned on the island for being one of the most majestic and best-preserved, was surveyed and illustrated in the Atlas of Lamarmora (1840) and … Continue reading Nuraghe Losa of Abbasanta: the first excavations

The nuraghe Belveghile, in the territory of Olbia, “considered a protonuraghe, is actually a structure that connects the corridor nuraghe and the tholos nuraghe. The complex consists of a central … Continue reading The nuraghe Belveghile of Olbia

In a passage from Dolores Turchi’s book “Masks, Myths, and Festivals of Sardinia,” regarding the nuraghe Talasai in Sedilo, it states that “According to tradition, there is a treasure there, … Continue reading The nuraghi Talasai and Iloi of Sedilo, between myth and reality

The building consists of a main “tholos” surrounded by a quadrilobate bastion. The towers of the latter are oriented according to the cardinal points and the keep is attached to … Continue reading The nuraghe Sirai of Carbonia

“On a vast granitic plateau battered by winds, at 800 m above sea level, in a grazing territory interrupted by cork oak forests, the remains of the nuragic sanctuary Romanzesu … Continue reading Romanzesu: origin of the toponym

In 1912, Raffaele Pettazzoni wrote in his book “La Religione Primitiva in Sardegna”: “All of the life of the people of Sardinia is still full of survivals. Just as the … Continue reading Tales of distant times

In the re-edition of Condaghes (2012) of Duncan Mackenzie’s book “The dolmens, Thombs of the Giants and Nuraghi of Sardinia”, published in London in 1910, regarding the Tomb of the … Continue reading Duncan Mackenzie in Sarule

“During the formation period of the nuragic civilization, religion is far from well-defined. Although isolated, the temple ‘in antis’ of Malchittu-Arzachena leads one to identify a lunar feminine celestial deity … Continue reading The “in antis” temples of Malchittu and Domu ‘e Orgia.

In other situations, there is the demolition and almost total replacement of the protonuraghe to make way for a fortress that meets the new stylistic and, above all, functional requirements … Continue reading The mixed nuraghi, according to Giovanni Ugas -2

How much are the cultural assets of various countries worth, in terms of GDP? Calculating this solely on “cultural tourism” is reductive; there is also, usually more significant than the … Continue reading Culture as a driver of economic development: the case “Sardegna”

It’s true, in these times of information bombardment and hyper web connectivity, none of us feel the need for new newsletters.  Yet “La Sardegna verso l’Unesco” needs to share, to … Continue reading Another newsletter?

President, what does it mean to aim for the brand “Sardegna, isola dei nuraghi”? “It means having a clear understanding that we have chosen to make Sardinia known in the … Continue reading Interview with President Pierpaolo Vargiu

“Among the various categories of fortified residences, there is also that of the mixed nuraghe, a building that contains formal and technological elements of both protonuraghi and evolved nuraghi. Through … Continue reading The mixed nuraghi, according to Giovanni Ugas -1

To unplug a bit and indulge in some fantasy, we allow ourselves to publish a little story, previously proposed by our friend Piera Farina Sechi: << … the sound of … Continue reading The nuraghe Mannu of Ozieri in legend

On the official site Sardegna Turismo, it reads as follows: “rises at the foot of theGennargentu, at about 1200 meters above sea level, stands out as one of the ‘highest’ … Continue reading The lands of long life

In the middle of the 12th century BC, during a period contemporaneous with the fall of Troy, the Nuragic civilization reached its peak in Sardinia. The proto-nuraghi or corridor nuraghi … Continue reading The “Beautiful Age” of the nuraghi

The nuraghe S.Antonio di Segariu, located a short distance from the inhabited center, “has been the subject of numerous archaeological excavation campaigns, which have contributed to the legibility of the … Continue reading Nuragic treasures in Segariu

In 2006, an article by Alberto Moravetti was published in the “Quaderni di Darwin,” of which we propose the “incipit”: “The discovery of Monte d’Accoddi dates back to the early … Continue reading The discovery of Monte d’Accoddi – Sassari

The following excerpts are taken from the description of the sacred spring Su Tempiesu, located in the territory of Orune, published by Maria Ausilia Fadda in the series “Sardegna Archeologica” … Continue reading The sacred spring of Su Tempiesu in Orune

In the distant 2001, an article published in the magazine “Archeologia Viva” mentioned the Esit -Sardinian Tourism Industries Agency- as the promoter of an excavation campaign at the site of … Continue reading The nuraghe Mannu of Dorgali – stories of a time

“The water of Sardara” is the title of a beautiful booklet published some time ago by the Municipality of Sardara, from which I have taken some particularly interesting excerpts. “The … Continue reading The water of Sardara

The site of Scerì, in the territory of Ilbono, includes two domus de janas carved into erratic boulders, various rock shelters used in the third millennium B.C., during the final … Continue reading The archaeological complex of Scerì

The entire Marghine is distinguished by the presence of hundreds of nuragic testimonies, confirming the importance that this region held since ancient times. In the territory of Bortigali in particular, … Continue reading The nuraghi of Marghine

I hope I am allowed, from time to time, to stray from the age of the nuraghi to digress among ancient popular traditions. “According to the most accredited hypothesis, ‘sas … Continue reading The “bona morte”

The planimetric profile of the well temple of Santa Cristina, in Paulilatino, which according to a fascinating and equally reasonable interpretation symbolizes a vulva, understood as a source of life, … Continue reading Water, the first source of life

“The most evident expressions of religiosity in the Nuragic age manifest within numerous cult complexes and in the significant monumental structures largely connected to rituals that involved the use of … Continue reading Sardegna nuragic: the sacred landscape

We have always talked about nuraghi, tombs of giants, wells and sacred springs, and the many treasures inherited from our most distant past. But, from time to time, it is … Continue reading Tales of the Fuchile

From the guide dedicated to the nuragic complex of Palmavera in Alghero, published by Alberto Moravetti for the publisher Delfino, some excerpts regarding the excavations carried out by Antonio Taramelli … Continue reading Taramelli and the Palmavera

It is certainly not easy to list, even briefly, the archaeological testimonies of the territory of Fonni. The area of “Gremanu” is an extraordinary example of a Nuragic sanctuary composed … Continue reading The treasures of Fonni

“This peak is called Monte Urticu, and since from there I could have seen many of my other signals placed on the different summits of the central part of the … Continue reading La Marmora and Montiferru

Understanding what functions the nuraghi fulfilled during their long period of use is probably the main and still unresolved question that often fuels debates, involving both professionals in the field … Continue reading Nuragic hierarchies

I presume that many have wondered whether the summit openings of various nuraghi were caused by sudden collapses, or if they were like that from the beginning. Today, new technologies, … Continue reading The summit openings of the nuraghi

Tempo fa, Cinzia Olias e i suoi compagni d’avventura ci regalarono bellissime immagini, alcune delle quali proponiamo con piacere. Il paesaggio è da fiaba: spazi infiniti, foreste primordiali, inquietanti voragini, … Continue reading The Sardinian landscape

In an article published by Unione Sarda back in August 2017, archaeologist Giovanni Ugas talks about the Shardana maritime community. I find admirable the determination with which Ugas supports the … Continue reading The nuragic ports

<< Within the boundaries of Pozzomaggiore, there are seven nuraghi, mostly in ruins, and they are named nuraghe “Cae”, n. “Menteboe”, n. “Ruju”, n. “Cannas”, n. “Giorgi”, n. “Pittos”, n. … Continue reading The giant’s tombs in legend

The Tombs of the Giants in a brief editorial by Alfonso Stiglitz, attached to his article published in 2006 in the magazine “I Quaderni di Darwin,” special edition referring to … Continue reading The giant’s graves according to Stiglitz

The nuraghe Cuccurada di Mogoro, depicted in the shots by Bibi Pinna, Marco Secchi, and Andrea Mura-Nuragando Sardegna, is a “polylobed structure, with four corner towers connected by straight walls … Continue reading The nuraghe Cuccurada di Mogoro and its long history

“The nuraghe ‘S’Ulimu’ (Ulassai), which splendidly towers towards the sky with its powerful tower, indifferent to the passage of time, rises in the plain of ‘Genna ‘e Pauli’, a location … Continue reading The nuraghe S’Ulimu in Ulassai

The Bau ‘e Tanca is one of the “tallest” nuraghi in Sardinia, being positioned at 1122 meters above sea level, on the summit of a plateau that falls within the … Continue reading The nuraghe Bau ‘e Tanca di Talana

The nuraghe Adoni of Villanova Tulo stands “in a remarkable position, on the summit of a rise, above an outcrop of cliff limestone from Giurese, in the center of the … Continue reading The nuraghe Adoni – Villanova Tulo

In the book “La religione primitiva in Sardegna” (1912), Raffaele Pettazzoni, the foremost Italian historian of religions, wrote: “What was the purpose of incubation? That for the Sardinians it was … Continue reading The incubation

“Capichera” is a place name known particularly for the production of an excellent Vermentino. However, this geographical area of the municipality of Arzachena deserves great consideration especially for the presence … Continue reading The nuragic complex La Prisgiona in Arzachena

Let’s imagine a gigantic international “market city,” with many shops including that of Sardegna and over a billion visitors circulating within it each year. On this side of the counter, … Continue reading The land of wonders

Among the various theories regarding the function of the nuraghi, the assumption that they served, in addition to other tasks, also to oversee and control the territory is one of … Continue reading Nuragic sites

When Mickey Mouse also dealt with Sardinia and the testimonies of its prehistory. If we are not mistaken, it is a comic book from December 2012. The texts are by … Continue reading Walt Disney and the nuraghi

“The Serri plateau presents itself, in archaeological terms, as a particularly sacred place for worship. In fact, among the constructions discovered there, the two most important have, albeit in different … Continue reading The worship of waters in Santa Vittoria di Serri.

Antonio Taramelli wrote, regarding the well temple of Funtana Coberta in Ballao (“Excavations and Discoveries 1918-1921 in the reissue by Delfino Editore), that the “protosard temple discovered in the region … Continue reading The well temple of Funtana Coberta – Ballao

“The most evident expressions of religiosity from the Nuragic age manifest in numerous cult complexes and in the significant monumental structures largely connected to rituals that involved the use of … Continue reading The religiosity in the nuragic age

The Tomb of the Giants in the valley of Osono in Triei was restored in 1993, using and repositioning the exedra and other orthostats, sometimes deteriorated or broken, but still … Continue reading The giant’s grave of Osono – Triei

The nuraghe models found at Monte ‘e Prama recall other similar finds. A reproduction of a quadrilobate nuraghe comes from San Sperate, which, however, differs substantially from those found in … Continue reading Models of nuraghe

“In March of the year 1924, through the diligent honorary inspector of the monuments of Anglona, Cav. Edoardo Benetti, the Superintendency for antiquity excavations of Sardinia was informed of a … Continue reading The well temple Predio Canopoli in Perfugas

We have long appreciated the photos of Bibi Pinna, which demonstrate passion, technique, and sensitivity in representing the prehistoric and protostoric monuments of Sardinia, even in the less obvious details. … Continue reading The nuragic monuments in the shots of Bibi Pinna

Along the coast of Quartu Sant’Elena, in the locality of Is Mortorius, stands the nuraghe Diana. It is a complex poly-lobed nuraghe, which, as noted by Mibact Sardegna, presents “an … Continue reading The nuraghe Diana – Quartu S.E.

“In a fairly significant group of tombs, equally widespread in the Center-North (tombs of Iloi, Sedilo-OR; Seleni, Lanusei – Nu; etc.), instead of the arched stele, the facade presented a … Continue reading Toothed comb

We must be grateful to the many enthusiasts who dedicate a large part of their free time to exploring Sardinia in order to capture, in their shots, the myriad of … Continue reading The architects of the past

The nuraghe Pizzinnu of Posada is a trilobate structure today reduced to its bare essentials. However, various interesting objects have been found inside, currently housed in the Sanna Museum in … Continue reading The ancient settlement of Posada

The practice of incubation among the ancient Sardinian populations has been addressed by various authors, including the historian of religions Raffaele Pettazzoni (1883-1959), in the chapter dedicated to animism in … Continue reading The incubation

The nuragic complex of Tamuli (Macomer), in the images of Gianni Sirigu, Nicola Castangia, Sergio Melis, Giovanni Sotgiu, and Diversamente Sardi. Regarding the betili, in the volume “L’Alba dei Nuraghi” … Continue reading The archaeological complex of Tamuli – Macomer

In a chapter of his book “I Pozzi Sacri – Prehistoric Architectures for the Cult of Water in Sardinia”, Massimo Rassu writes in particular about how the nuragic builders resorted … Continue reading The sea tells

The following excerpt, titled “The nuraghi of Gorropu and Mereu – The cult of waters,” is taken from the guide “Sentiero Sardegna,” published by Salvatore Dedola in 2001 (Carlo Delfino … Continue reading The nuraghi Intro ‘e Padente and Presethu Tortu – Orgosolo

< Archaeological finds demonstrate the importance that the entire area held, not only for the local inhabitants but also for other peoples who, over time and for various reasons, came … Continue reading The nuragic sanctuary of Serra Niedda – Sorso

The nuraghe “Sa Jua” in Aidomaggiore evokes some singular considerations. In the Sardinian language, “Sa jua” is the part of the neck of animals on which “su ju” or “su … Continue reading The nuraghe Sa Jua – Aidomaggiore

“In the southern portion of the beautiful plateau of Golgo, there is a monumental nuragic complex, characteristic for its peculiarities: what impresses at first glance is the contrast between the … Continue reading The “Golgo” of Baunei

The nuraghe Santa Sabina of Silanus in some excerpts taken from “Archaeological Research in Marghine-Planargia” edited by Alberto Moravetti for Carlo Delfino editions – year 1998: “The nuraghe is located … Continue reading The nuraghe Santa Sabina or Santa Sarbana – Silanus

“Literally means ‘point of passage for carts’, a name dating back to the activities of collecting wood coal that characterized the site in the 19th and 20th centuries: it is … Continue reading The saddle of the Carros – Oliena

On August 25, 2017, in “Ovunquesardo Magazine” attached to “Unione Sarda,” an article by Giovanni Ugas was published focusing on the controversial subject of the Shardana. The determination with which … Continue reading The Nuragic people and the sea

The archaeological complex of “Romanzesu”, in Bitti, “constitutes one of the most important residential and cult complexes of the Nuragic Sardinia, with about a hundred huts, five worship buildings, a … Continue reading The archaeological complex of “Romanzesu” – Bitti

Among the old newspaper clippings, the front page of the daily l’Unione Sarda from August 26, 2005, appeared, informing readers about the “discovery” of an enormous nuragic complex at Foresta … Continue reading The Iliensi in Burgos

The nuraghe Nolza of Meana Sardo “located at 739 meters above sea level, dominates a vast territory; its position allows one to enjoy a very suggestive panorama, spotting not only … Continue reading The nuraghe Nolza – Meana Sardo

The archaeological complex “Sa Carcaredda,” in Villagrande Strisaili, “includes a nuragic building used for worship, a large village, and 5 giant tombs. The temple, built with irregular blocks of granite, … Continue reading Archaeological complex “Sa Carcaredda” – Villagrande Strisaili

The nuragic complex of Bau Mendula, in Villaurbana, is described on the Oristano museum website as follows: “The nuragic complex of Bau Mendula is located at the foot of Monte … Continue reading The nuraghe Bau Mendula of Villaurbana

The nuraghe Nieddu of Codrongianos stands on a modest rise located in the area of Nuragaddu, near the streams that once flowed into the Gennano pond. The concentration of nuraghi … Continue reading The nuraghe Nieddu of Codrongianos

Among the archaeological testimonies of our ancient past, the sanctuary of Scala ‘e Cresia in Morgongiori undoubtedly deserves a prominent place, especially for the aura of mystery that surrounds it … Continue reading The sanctuary of Scala ‘e Cresia in Morgongiori

The “Serra Madau” of Villasalto is one of the many nuraghi positioned to guard the waterways present in our region. This one, in particular, overlooks the rio S’Acqua Callenti, one … Continue reading The nuraghe Serra Madau of Villasalto

“The fundamental theme of my work was and is the following: to demonstrate on one hand that the nuraghi were not at all military buildings, that is, fortresses and castles, … Continue reading The nuraghi according to Massimo Pittau

“The scholar who turns his thoughts to the island of Sardinia immediately envisions before his mind the typical millenary construction of the island, the nuraghe, the megalithic building that is, … Continue reading Taramelli and the nuraghi

“Other nuragic religious buildings, less widespread than wells and springs yet present in various parts of the Island, are the so-called ‘temple in antis’ or ‘temple a megaron’, consisting of … Continue reading The megaron temples

The nuraghe is located in the center of the Pedrasenta plateau, in Planargia, a region of northwestern Sardinia. It is a nuragic complex consisting of a keep surrounded by a … Continue reading The nuraghe Nuraddeo of Suni

The nuraghe Ardasai in Seui, immersed in an unspoiled environment with a wild charm, captured in the photographs of Lucia Corda, whose valuable description is also appreciated: “The nuragic complex … Continue reading The nuraghe Ardasai of Seui

<<By freeing the monument from the collapses and the clutter of an overlying sheepfold, the clean-ups and excavation tests at Nuraghe Orrubiu today highlight the ruins relating to the base … Continue reading The nuraghe Orrubiu di Laconi

“The nuraghe Oes stands in the center of the plain of Cabu Abbas, along the course of the Riu Mannu, close to and in view of the more famous nuraghe … Continue reading The nuraghe Oes of Giave

“Not far from Suelli, some ignorant people dug up many years ago the nuraghe ‘Piscu’; the excavations were naturally carried out in a vandalistic manner and the few pieces of … Continue reading The Nuraghe Piscu of Suelli

<< …Due to the violations that have affected the tombs throughout time, it is quite difficult to find intact burials, and therefore the nature of the ritual for the deposition … Continue reading The burial in the giant’s tombs

“The Altare” of Monte Mesu, a stone structure of uncertain age “consists of three basins, so much so that in Thiesi the monument is called “The Peaks of Monte ‘E … Continue reading Ancient sculptors

Among the archaeological notes contained in the publication “Sardegna Nuragica”, there is also the description made by Giovanni Lilliu of the nuraghe Arrubiu di Orroli. It states, among other things, … Continue reading The polylobed nuraghi

The nuraghe Sisini is located near the homonymous hamlet of Senorbì. The linguist Salvatore Dedola derives its name from She Sinay, “that of Sinai,” an ancient divine title of Yahwé, … Continue reading The nuraghe Sisini, in Senorbì

Raffaele Pettazzoni (1883-1959), the foremost Italian historian of religions, citing Aristotle and other classical authors, recalls a protosard legend where it was “narrated that in Sardinia there once lived powerful … Continue reading The rite of incubation

“The protonuraghi, as is known, are architectural structures variably defined over time – abnorm nuraghi, false nuraghi, pseudonuraghi, gallery nuraghi, hiding nuraghi, corridor nuraghi, protonuraghi – indicating from time to … Continue reading The protonuraghi

The Bau ‘e Tanca is one of the “tallest” nuraghi in Sardinia, being positioned at 1122 meters above sea level, on the top of a plateau located in the territory … Continue reading A nuraghe close to the sky: the Bau ‘e Tanca of Talana

“The monument stands in a harsh and wild valley in the countryside of Orune, still today the realm of the local shepherds. Hidden for centuries by a landslide that preserved … Continue reading The nuragic spring Su Tempiesu in Orune

In “Archaeological Research in Marghine-Planargia” (“SARDEGNA ARCHEOLOGICA”, series directed by Alberto Moravetti – Carlo Delfino publisher 2000), it is stated that <<…The phenomenon of settlements far from the nuraghi – … Continue reading The “towers” of Marghine-Planargia

“The Loelle is a complex nuraghe of mixed type – characterized by the coexistence of typical elements of corridor nuraghi and ‘tholos’ nuraghi – consisting of a central tower to … Continue reading The nuraghe Loelle in Buddusò

“…the discovery site is the garden adjacent to the house of a certain Domenico Canopolo, who, wanting to provide his residence with a cesspool, at four meters deep from the … Continue reading The sacred well of Predio Canopoli in Perfugas

<< The cartographic transcription of Perda ’e Liana is a hypercorrection of Perda Iliana, which we unequivocally attribute the meaning of ‘Rock of the Iliensi’, and Angius would agree, just … Continue reading The “heel” of Perda Liana in Gairo

The “Genna ‘e Corte” of Laconi is a complex nuraghe consisting of a tower that currently stands about 12 meters tall and a five-lobed bastion. The monument did not escape … Continue reading The nuraghe Genna ‘e Corte or Nuraghe Asulu of Laconi

“The name of the site means ‘Gate of the Seas’; it may derive from its geographical location, on a hill at the foot of the Giara from which one can … Continue reading The nuraghe Genna Maria in Villanovaforru

The Santa Barbara of Macomer “is one of the most important nuraghi in central Sardinia, built in the locality of Padru Pizzinnu, in a strategic position on a step of … Continue reading The nuraghe Santa Barbara, in Macomer

“The nature and purpose of the nuraghi – considered at the beginning of the century by Pinza, mistakenly, as funerary monuments – are now recognized and clarified sufficiently. They are … Continue reading The nuraghi according to Massimo Pallottino

According to the archaeologist Giovanni Ugas, in the world of the underworld, the lunar goddess Diana (in Sardinian ethnographic tradition “Giana”), who welcomed the deceased, “had to rely on the … Continue reading The House of the Orc

The nuraghe Cuccurada in Mogoro is a “polilobato, with four corner towers connected by straight walls that enclose a courtyard where the central tower, called mastio, is also located, and … Continue reading The nuraghe Cuccurada di Mogoro

The “Funtana” of Ittireddu “is a complex nuraghe consisting of a main tower to which, in later periods, two lateral towers and a revetment wall were added, which enclosed a … Continue reading The nuraghe Funtana in Ittireddu

“It is the most beautiful and certainly one of the most grandiose among the prehistoric constructions known as ‘nuraghi’; a very ancient word, predating the arrival of the Phoenicians, with … Continue reading The nuragic palace of Santu Antine in Torralba

<<No spring emerges from the rocks of the “Giara” di Serri. The extremely hard basalt of the lava flow, which spread horizontally like an immense carpet over the underlying tertiary … Continue reading The Sacred Wells according to Raffaele Pettazzoni

A remarkable number of nuraghi and giants’ tombs lined the coasts of the Gulf of Angels. Structures that guarded important port landings and which, presumably, monitored access to the area … Continue reading The Gulf of Angels in the Nuragic Age

“The nuraghe ‘S’Ulimu’ (Ulassai), which majestically rises towards the sky with its powerful tower, indifferent to the passage of time that strikes upon it, stands in the plain of ‘Genna … Continue reading The nuraghe S’Ulimu of Ulassai

From the website of the Ghivine Cooperative, we take the brief description of Nuraghe Mannu (Dorgali/Cala Gonone), overlooking one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world: “The first information … Continue reading The nuraghe Mannu in Dorgali

“The nuraghe “Sa domu beccia” of Uras, located about 800 meters from the inhabited center, is a majestic complex made of basalt rock consisting of seven towers connected by a … Continue reading The nuraghe Sa Domu Beccia in Uras

“The practice of breeding, as well as hunting activities, allowed for the abundant procurement of honey, milk and cheese, eggs, fresh and cured meat, fat, as well as wool, horn, … Continue reading The livestock farming in the Nuragic age

“Especially notable, among the testimonies of the superhuman, are the figurines of soldiers, with four eyes and four arms, two rhythmic sticks with daggers in two pairs; they all come … Continue reading The warrior of Teti

“After a period of Vandal domination (mid V-mid VI century BC) in which Sardinia was used as a land of exile for non-Aryans from North Africa, during Byzantine domination (mid … Continue reading Giovanni Ugas and the nuraghi

Immersed in an oak forest, the nuragic complex of Noddule, in the territory of Nuoro, consists of a complex nuraghe, built on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by what remains … Continue reading The Nuragic complex of Noddule in Nuoro

The aerial photos of the nuraghe San Marco di Genuri, located on the outskirts of the town near the church of the same name, suggest the size of this extraordinary … Continue reading Genuri and the nuraghe San Marco

The nuraghe “Aspru” of Benetutti in the shots of Bruno Sini and Francesca Cossu. Regarding the meaning of its name, the linguist Salvatore Dedola believes it is an Italianization and … Continue reading The nuraghe Aspru, in Benetutti

“In Ghilarza, it is still possible to come across history today, simply by walking through the city’s communication streets: one of the monuments that can be encountered is the Nuraghe … Continue reading The nuraghe Orgono in Ghilarza

<<Valery, in 1837, recalls the milestones with inscriptions placed at the entrance of the church of San Pantaleo, already published by Baylle, and visits “the funeral monument known as Tamuli, … Continue reading The archaeological complex of Tamuli in Macomer

The sacred well of Coni, located in the territory of Nuragus, sits at the foot of the hill of Valenza, at the border between Marmilla and Sarcidano. The area is … Continue reading Nuragic testimonies in Nuragus

In the images by Gianni Sirigu, Andrea Mura-Nuragando Sardegna, Sergio Melis, Bibi Pinna, and Francesca Cossu, the nuraghe Dronnoro of Fonni. Regarding this monument, the archaeologist Fernando Posi wrote, among … Continue reading Fonni and the nuraghe Dronnoro

“The nuraghe Riu Mulinu, built during the Late Bronze Age (1300-1200 BC), occupies the entire small plateau of Monte Colbu. It consists of a wall that, with its over 200 … Continue reading The nuraghe Riu Mulinu in Olbia

The nuraghe Losa of Abbasanta has been the subject of various excavation campaigns, starting with the one carried out by Vivanet and Nissardi in 1890. The site, of which the … Continue reading Goffredo Canalis and the nuraghi of Abbasanta

The nuraghe Longu, in Padria, features a complex structure composed of a central tower to which two secondary towers were later added, connected by a straight curtain wall. The monument … Continue reading The nuraghe Longu of Padria, between past and present

“The most evident and original manifestation of Paleosardic creativity, nuragic architecture, could easily appear – and so it often seemed in the recent past – as a miraculous and mysterious … Continue reading Nuragic architecture according to Pallottino

“That these referred to the funerary rites of which Aristotle preserved memory, Lamarmora had already thought. And the opinions that prevail today in the field of archaeology tend to the … Continue reading The giant’s tombs according to Raffaele Pettazzoni

Regarding the nuragic complex of Monte Baranta in Olmedo, Alberto Moravetti wrote among other things that <<…The spread of megalithic fortifications is not an exclusive phenomenon of Sardinia, but is … Continue reading The megalithic complex of Monte Baranta in Olmedo

“The Pidighi locality, located 5 kilometers north of Solarussa, features the two nuraghi Pidighi and Muru Accas, which are a few hundred meters apart, both tancato. The excavations conducted by … Continue reading Nuragic complex of Pidighi and nuraghe Muru Accas in Solarussa

The archaeological site of Matzanni in Vallermosa, located along the border between the municipalities of Iglesias and Vallermosa, includes three well temples and a small village. The complex presumably dates … Continue reading The well temples of Matzanni in Vallermosa

“…Among these various nuraghi, the one that is best preserved is that of S.Millanu, partially cleared of brambles and underbrush, thanks to the care of the owner, Hon. Avv. Enrico … Continue reading The nuraghe Santu Millanu in Nuragus.

“It is a sacred well of classical shape, although lacking a staircase, and devoid of the left wing of the atrium, which was cut off by machinery at the time … Continue reading The sacred well of Irru in Nulvi

“Esporlatu is the smallest of the nine municipalities that make up Goceano, a region in the heart of Sardinia, in the Upper Tirso Valley. The center is located at the … Continue reading The nuraghe Erismanzanu or Tarasconis of Esporlatu

“Within a valley surrounded by dense spontaneous vegetation, it is possible to visit an important and evocative archaeological complex that testifies to phases of life in the territory of Ilbono … Continue reading The nuraghe Scerì in Ilbono

“The small temple or sacred fountain of ‘Funtana Coperta’ does not stand in the plain, but about fourteen kilometers from Ballao, in a lonely wooded hollow, at the head of … Continue reading The well temple of Funtana Coberta in Ballao

The nuragic sanctuary of Santa Vittoria di Serri includes, as is well known, various environments and more generally structures differently named according to the functions that presumably took place there. … Continue reading The nuragic sanctuary of Santa Vittoria di Serri

The “Funtana” of Ittireddu “is a complex nuraghe consisting of a main tower to which, in later periods, two lateral towers and a revetment wall were added, delimiting a small … Continue reading The nuraghe Funtana in Ittireddu

“…In a large nuraghe, like the one in question, the upper floor with possible windows was probably the residential part of the building. The greater security of the upper floor … Continue reading The nuraghe Voes of Nule

<<The nuraghe Lugherras was among the first nuraghi investigated by Superintendent Antonio Taramelli and his assistant Filippo Nissardi at the beginning of the 20th century. After the pioneering exploration of … Continue reading The nuraghe Lugherras in Paulilatino

From “Sardegna Archeologica, Ricerche archeologiche nel Margine Planargia,” edited by Alberto Moravetti for the Delfino editions, this descriptive passage about the protonuraghe Seneghe at Suni is taken: “Elliptical in shape … Continue reading The protonuraghe Seneghe in Suni

“In a quite significant group of tombs, equally spread in the Center-North (tombs of Iloi, Sedilo-OR; Seleni, Lanusei – Nu; etc.), instead of the arched stele, the facade presented a … Continue reading The “toothed” dressing in the giants’ tombs

The village of Presethu Tortu has disappeared, returning a myriad of stones to nature, but the two nuraghi, only 800 meters apart, are still standing and remain readable. They were … Continue reading The village of Presethu Tortu in Orgosolo

The presence of two sacred wells located about 150 meters apart, situated in San Basilio, Bau Crabas (ford of the goats), suggests the existence, during the Nuragic period, of a … Continue reading The cult of waters – San Basilio

“The scholar who turns his thoughts to the island of Sardinia immediately has before his mind the typical millenary construction of the island, the nuraghe, the megalithic structure that is, … Continue reading Taramelli and the nuraghi

According to Giovanni Ugas, in the world of the underworld, the lunar goddess Diana (in ethnographic terms “Giana”), who in Sardinian ethnographic tradition welcomed the deceased, “had to rely on … Continue reading Diana and Orcu according to Ugas

We have often reported on monuments from the Nuragic age set in natural environments of absolute beauty. Alongside the more well-known ones, there are, although less mentioned, extraordinary structures that … Continue reading The nuragic complex of Coa ‘e Serra in Baunei

Peter Paul Mackey (1851-1935) was an English Dominican friar, but also a historian, philosopher, and archaeologist, who undertook long journeys documented by about two thousand photographs taken between 1894 and … Continue reading Peter Paul Mackey and the nuraghe Monte di Deu

“In June 1994, as part of a broader enhancement program, a excavation campaign was initiated aimed at the protection of the archaeological area of Funtana Coberta, in the municipality of … Continue reading The worship of water in the well temple of Funtana Coberta – Ballao

“The monument, bilobed with a lateral addition, features a beautiful wall made of basalt blocks in polygonal work arranged in regular rows. The entrance to the mastio, with a trapezoidal … Continue reading The Longu nuraghe of Padria

“The most evident and original manifestation of Paleosardinian creativity, Nuragic architecture, could easily appear – and so it often seemed in the not-so-distant past – as a miraculous fact, laden … Continue reading The nuragic architecture according to Massimo Pallottino

“The territory of Nulvi features more than a hundred nuraghi, famous and enigmatic tombs, bizarre pyramids of Sardinia which counts over three thousand. These heavy cyclopean constructions, without cement, sometimes … Continue reading When Valery stopped in Nulvi

“Sardara and Perfugas are the only ones to host the remains of a well temple in their town center: but the archaeological area of Santa Anastasìa in Sardara is the … Continue reading Well temples of Sardara and Perfugas

Raffaele Pettazzoni (1883-1959), the greatest Italian historian of religions, citing Aristotle and other classical authors, recalled a Protosard legend where it was “narrated that in Sardinia there once lived powerful … Continue reading Raffaele Pettazzoni: Giants’ Tombs

49 b.2 and 49 c.2: Practically in the city, on an acropolis from which one dominates the plain of Tossilo, in Macomer, stands the nuraghe Corte. Its configuration is the … Continue reading 49 b.2 and 49 c.2: Nuraghi Corte and Toccori – Macomer

113.2 and 114.2: The nuraghe Monte Maria di Teulada, also known as Su Casteddu de Monte Maria, stands on a granite base and appears to be a corridor nuraghe that … Continue reading 113.2 E 114.2: Nuraghe Monte Maria and Nuraghe Riu Perdosu – Teulada

111.2 E 112.2: The tomb of the giants Su Niu de su Crobu stands on a rocky hill, not far from the sea, in the area of Sa Corona de … Continue reading 111.2 E 112.2: Giant’s Tomb Su Niu ‘e su Crobu and Nuragic Village Grutti Acqua – Sant’Antioco

109.2 and 110 b.2: The nuraghe Antigori, near which are the remains of three giant tombs, “is located on the hill of the same name, east of Sarroch, in a … Continue reading 109.2 and 110 b.2: Nuraghe Antigori and Nuraghe Mereu – Sarroch

107.2 and 108.2: The Medau Cuccu, the best-preserved nuraghe in the Tratalias area, is located in one of the numerous medaus (sheepfolds) called is Cuccus. It is a single-tower structure … Continue reading 107.2 and 108.2: Nuraghe Medau Cuccu in Tratalias and Nuraghe Meurras in San Giovanni Suergiu/Tratalias

106 a.2 and 108 a.2: Lacking visible structures and the vestibule. The nuragic temple with a well of Tattinu, in Nuxis, consists of a linear continuity of stairs (28-29 steps) … Continue reading 106 a.2 and 108 a.2: Nuragic well temple of Tattinu in Nuxis and Nuraghe Camboni in Perdaxius

106.2, 110.2 and 110 a.2: The fascinating and mysterious nuragic complex of “Fanebas” is located in the territory of Assemini near the S.P. connecting Capoterra and Santadi, at the edge … Continue reading 106.2, 110.2 and 110 a.2: Nuragic complex of Fanebas in Assemini; Nuraghi Motti and Sa Domu ‘e s’Orku in Sarroch

105.2 and 115.2: The nuraghe Porto Pirastu of Muravera is located “guarding” the double and safe landing of the same name. Currently, only the walls and a concrete pavement of … Continue reading 105.2 and 115.2: Nuraghe Porto Pirastu in Muravera and nuraghe S’Ollastinu in Castiadas

103.2 and 103 a.2: Powerful, fascinating even under a gray winter sky, the Nuraghe Sa Domu ‘e S’Orcu rises above a rocky massif in the midst of a superb landscape, … Continue reading 103.2 and 103 a.2: Nuraghe Sa Domu ‘e s’Orcu and Nuragic Spring Mitza Salamu – Dolianova

102.2 and 104.2: The village of Matzanni, in Valermosa, includes three sacred wells and a series of circular huts. The best-preserved well is located in the northern sector of the … Continue reading 102.2 and 104.2: Sacred wells of Matzanni and nuragic complex of Casteddu ‘e Fanaris – Vallermosa

101 f.2 and 101 g.2: “The Nuraghe Su Cunventu is located on a rock outcrop near the modern settlement of Mogoro, in the southern part. It is a single-tower nuraghe … Continue reading 101 f.2 and 101 g.2: Nuraghe Cunventu, in Mogoro and Nuraghe Fenu in Pabillonis

101 d.2, 101 e.2 and 102 a.2: In Arbus, in the Scivu area, adjacent to the beach of the same name, stands the nuraghe known as Nuraghe Narocci or Cancedda. … Continue reading 101 d.2, 101 e.2 2 102 a.2: Nuraghi Narocci and Cugui and Giants’ Tombs of Capo Pecora/Manago- Arbus

101 a.2 and 101 b.2: The nuraghe of Siurgus Donigala, today called “Su Nuraxi,” is a single-tower structure once more known by the name “Cocconi.” There is suspicion of the … Continue reading 101 a.2 and 101 b.2: Nuraghe Su Nuraxi in Siurgus Donigala and the megalithic tomb of Pranu Siara in Suelli

100 b.2 and 100 c.2: Built with limestone and marl blocks, the nuraghe Sant’Antonio di Segariu, also known as Nuraghe Su Pranu, has a quadrilobate floor plan, with a central … Continue reading 100 b.2 and 100 c.2: Nuraghi Sant’Antonio di Segariu and San Sebastiano di Gesico

100.2 and 100 a.2: Excluding the main tower, the nuraghe “Su Nuraxi” of Samatzai “is largely buried, making it difficult to read the parts that compose it. In the space … Continue reading 100.2 and 100 a.2: Nuraghe Su Nuraxi in Samatzai and Giant’s Tomb Inguttosu Mannu in Donori

99b.2, 99d.2 and 99c.2: Built during the nuragic age, the sacred well of Funtana Crobetta, in Silius, features the canonical elements of temples dedicated to the worship of water: the … Continue reading 99b.2, 99d.2 and 99c.2: Sacred well Funtana Crobetta and nuraghe San Damiano in Silius; Nuraghe Siliqua in Ballao

98b.2: The nuraghe Asoru or Basoru di San Vito is located in a valley basin surrounded by heights sloping down toward the sea of Colostri, at an altitude of 32 … Continue reading 98b.2: Nuraghe Asoru or Basoru – San Vito

98c.2, 99.2 and 99a.2: The sacred spring of Is Molineddus is located in a valley rich in springs, about 4 km from the village of San Nicolò Gerrei, on the … Continue reading 98c.2, 99.2 and 99a.2: Sacred sources Is Molineddus and Su Musuleu in San Nicolò Gerrei and the sacred well of Bau Crabas in San Basilio

98.2 and 98a.2: The nuraghe Sa Pudda is a complex type monument “built on a ridge to the north of the town of Villaputzu (Ca). The structure consists of a … Continue reading 98.2 and 98a.2: Nuraghe Sa Pudda and Nuragic well temple Is Pirois – Villaputzu

97.2 and 97a.2: The “Nastasi” or “Anastasi” of Tertenia is a nuraghe of considerable size, in which a keep, four secondary towers, and two courtyards can still be clearly distinguished. … Continue reading 97.2 and 97a.2: Nuraghe Nastasi or Anastasi and nuraghe Baccu s’Ortu – 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 … Continue reading 95.2 and 96.2: Nuraghe Aleri and nuraghe Longu – Tertenia

94e.2 and 94f.2: The Nuraghe Santu Juanni or San Giovanni is located about 1 km north of Villaurbana in the territory of Siamanna. It is a single-tower structure built with … Continue reading 94e.2 and 94f.2: Nuraghe S.Giovanni in Siamanna/Siapiccia and nuraghe Dominigu Porru in Villanova Truschedu

94b.2, 94c.2 and 94d.2: The “Bau Mendula” of Villaurbana is a complex nuraghe, consisting of a central tower and four added towers. The building, dating back to 1400-1000 BC, is … Continue reading 94b.2, 94c.2 and 94d.2: Nuraghe Bau Mendula; Nuraghe and tombs of giants of Craddaxius – Villaurbana

94.2 and 94a.2: “Sa grutta ‘e is caombus” (cave of the pigeons), in the territory of Morgongiori, is a ‘fracture’ in the rock – technically a diaclase – that penetrates … Continue reading 94.2 and 94a.2: Nuragic Sanctuary Sa Grutta ‘e is Caombus in Morgongiori and Nuragic complex Bruncu ‘e s’Omu in Villa Verde

93 and 93a: The Nuragic settlement of Bruncu Suergiu is located in the Giara Park, in the territory of Genoni. Hidden by vegetation, it is quite difficult to reach. Traces … Continue reading 93 and 93a: Nuragic settlement of Bruncu Suergiu and nuraghe Biriu – Genoni

91.2 and 92.2: On the Teccu plateau at 960 meters above sea level, in the territory of the municipality of Osini, stands the nuraghe Serbissi along with its related nuragic … Continue reading 91.2 and 92.2: Nuraghi Serbissi and Urceni – Osini

89.2 and 92a.2: The nuraghe “Sellersu” of Bari Sardo, built with basalt blocks, is in fair condition. It consists of a main tower and two others leaning against the first, … Continue reading 89.2 and 92a.2: Nuraghe Sellersu, in Barisardo and the nuragic well temple Su Presoni in Cardedu

88a.2 and 88b.2: The nuraghe Coa ‘e Serra, located in the territory of Baunei, consists of a central core referable to the type of the so-called “corridor nuraghi,” which are … Continue reading 88a.2 and 88b.2: Nuraghe Coa ‘e Serra and petroglyph near Grutta is Janas – Baunei

86.2 and 86a.2: The “Ardasai di Seui,” located along the Tonneri road, at an altitude of 1015 meters, is a complex nuraghe situated on a rocky outcrop; around it are … Continue reading 86.2 and 86a.2: Nuraghi Ardasai of Seui and Nuraghe Pauli of Seulo

82.2 and 85.2: The “Abbagadda” of Atzara is a nuraghe immersed in vegetation, near which is the homonymous nuragic burial. Of the monument, on the West side, a short stretch … Continue reading 82.2 and 85.2: Nuraghe Abbagadda in Atzara and nuraghe Genna ‘e Corte in Laconi

83.2: Giovanni Lilliu had defined the nuragic village of Ruinas, located at an altitude of 1,197 meters above sea level on the Gennargentu Mountains of Arzana, as the highest in … Continue reading 83.2: Nuragic village of Ruinas – Arzana

81.2 and 81a.2: The nuraghe Accoro Nuedda, in Samugheo, imposing and with walls about seven meters high, appears as a single tower, surrounded by well-cultivated land. On the right, there … Continue reading 81.2 and 81a.2: Nuraghe Accoro Nuedda and the giant’s tomb Paule Lutturru – Samugheo

80.2 and 80a.2: The “Santa Barbara” of Villanova Truschedu is a simple nuraghe that was later transformed into the “a tancato” type. A second building of smaller dimensions was added … Continue reading 80.2 and 80a.2: Nuraghi Santa Barbara and Ruinas – Villanova Truschedu

79.2, 79a.2 and 79b.2: The nuraghe Benas is located on a small hill in the area of “Tanca sa cresia” northwest of the nuraghe Jana, in the territory of Solarussa, … Continue reading 79.2, 79a.2 and 79b.2: Nuraghi Benas, Pidighi and Muru Accas – Solarussa

74a.2 and 88.2: The tomb of giants of Osono, in Triei, was restored in 1993, using and repositioning the exedra and the other orthostats, some of which were deteriorated or … Continue reading 74a.2 and 88.2: Giant’s tomb of Osono in Triei and Nuragic complex Ortali ‘e su Monti in Tortolì

74.2, 77.2, 78.2: The peculiarity of nuraghe Lò, in Sorgono, comes from the fact that it has a short corridor on the wall opposite the entrance, which leads to a … Continue reading 74.2, 77.2, 78.2: Nuraghe Lò, Menhirs of Biru ‘e Concas, Nuraghe Talei – Sorgono

73.2 and 75.2: The “Accas,” in Narbolia, is a nuraghe in fair condition. The monument has not been excavated, and both the entrance and the interior are partially buried, likely … Continue reading 73.2 and 75.2: Nuraghi Accas and Tradori – Narbolia

72.2, 72a.2 and 72b.2: The nuragic temple Su Monte, in Sorradile, dates back to the 11th century B.C. The remains of the wall delimiting the area are visible, while the … Continue reading 72.2, 72a.2 and 72b.2: Nuragic temple Su Monte in Sorradile and nuraghi Aurù and S.Anastasia in Soddì.

70.2 and 70a.2: “Su Cugutzu” in Ghilarza is a single-tower nuraghe, completely enveloped by vegetation to the point that from a distance it appears as a large bush. Lacking the … Continue reading 70.2 and 70a.2: Nuraghi Su Cugutzu di Ghilarza and Larenzu Nieddu di Bonarcado

69c.2, 69d.2 and 69e.2: The centinated stele of the giant’s tomb of Murartu, in Silanus, having no entrance door, must have rested directly on the doorposts that delimit the entrance. … Continue reading 69c.2, 69d.2 and 69e.2: Giant tombs of Murartu and Zanchia; Well temple of Cherchizzu – Silanus

68b.2 and 69.2: The “Porcarzos” of Borore is a complex type nuraghe, with a central mastio within a quadrilobate bastion with a straight-curvilinear profile that includes a vaguely rectangular open-air … Continue reading 68b.2 and 69.2: Nuraghi Porcarzos and Toscono – Borore

68.2 and 68a.2: The “Lure”, located in the territory of Sedilo, is a single-tower nuraghe made of basalt that preserves the intact tholos and is about 11 meters high. From … Continue reading 68.2 and 68a.2: The nuraghe Lure of Sedilo and the nuraghe Bighinzone of Borore.

67.2, 67a.2, 67b.2: The “Mesu Maiore”, in the territory of Seneghe, is a quadrilobate nuraghe that features a central tower surrounded by a bastion, to which the other four towers … Continue reading 67.2, 67a.2, 67b.2: Nuraghe Mesu Maiore, tomb of giants Sa Fache ‘e s’Altare, nuraghe Oppianu – Seneghe

66.2, 66a.2 and 66b.2: In the territory of Seneghe and “in a decidedly dominant position, we find the nuraghe “Littu” and the nuraghe “Campu”. The first, a single-tower of remarkable … Continue reading 66.2, 66a.2 and 66b.2: Nuraghi Littu, Narva and Campu – Seneghe

69a.2, 70b.2 and 69b.2: The tower of the nuraghe Sorolo, in Birori, has a circular plan (m. 13.20 x 13.50 at the top) and an entrance facing southeast, preserved to … Continue reading 69a.2, 70b.2 and 69b.2: Nuraghi Sorolo and Orosai in Birori and nuraghe Peddio in Dualchi

64.2 and 71.2: The village-sanctuary of Abini is one of the most famous and important of the nuragic Sardinia. It consists of numerous huts and a sacred well protected by … Continue reading 64.2 and 71.2: Nuragic complex of Abini and Nuragic village S’Urbale – Teti

63.2 and 65.2: The nuraghe Banzos in Santu Lussurgiu is truly an example of a surprising nuraghe. You don’t expect it. When you see it from behind, seemingly small and … Continue reading 63.2 and 65.2: Nuraghi Banzos and Piricu – Santulussurgiu

63a.2 and 63b.2: The nuraghe Battizzone is of trilobate type, with towers connected by a wall, forming an internal courtyard at the front. Currently, the courtyard and the side towers … Continue reading 63a.2 and 63b.2: Nuraghi Battizzone and Atzara – Paulilatino

62.2 and 62a.2: The municipality of Scano is located in Montiferru, not far from the western coast of Sardinia, between Bosa and Oristano at an altitude of 380 meters above … Continue reading 62.2 and 62a.2: Nuraghi Abbauddi and Urassala – Scano di Montiferro

59.2 and 60.2: The nuraghe Talaighé or Talaiché is located about 4 km in a straight line from the village of Gavoi and still features the intact tholos. The nuraghe … Continue reading 59.2 and 60.2: Nuraghe Talaighè of Gavoi and the nuragic complex Dovinilò in Orgosolo

58c.2 and 61: The territory of Sedilo is particularly rich in ancient archaeological evidence. Alongside the Neolithic domus de janas, there are numerous monuments from the Nuragic Age, including several … Continue reading 58c.2 and 61: Nuraghe Ruju and the nuragic complex of Iloi – Sedilo

58a.2 and 58b.2: The territory of Sedilo is rich in prehistoric evidence, with various nuraghi located near the Tirso River. This circumstance is commonly repeated in many other regional contexts … Continue reading 58a.2 and 58b.2: Nuraghe and Tomb of Giants of Lighei and Nuraghe Serra – Sedilo

55.2 and 58.2: The nuraghe Sanilo consists of a central tower to which a second dilapidated tower leans. The main tower, made of basalt blocks of different sizes, is preserved … Continue reading 55.2 and 58.2: Nuraghi Sanilo and Sa Jua – Aidomaggiore

56.2 and 57.2: Inside the nuraghe Talinos, in Ottana, there is a flat-roofed corridor, a semicircular niche, the staircase leading to the upper floor, and the central chamber. The latter, … Continue reading 56.2 and 57.2: Nuraghe Talinos in Ottana and the Giant’s Tomb S’Altare ‘e Logula in Sarule

53.2 and 54.2: The nuraghe Caddaris, located in the territory of Dualchi, is a single-tower structure with a trapezoidal entrance, a niche, a corridor staircase, and a chamber bordered by … Continue reading 53.2 and 54.2: Nuraghe Caddaris in Dualchi and Nuraghe Tolinu in Noragugume

52.2, 52a.2 and 52b.2: Illustrated by Lamarmora and Mackenzie who saw it almost intact, at least in the plan profile and defined by Pinza as “the facade of the most … Continue reading 52.2, 52a.2 and 52b.2: Giants’ tombs of Imbertighe, Perda Longa and Figu e Santu Bainzu – Borore

50.2, 50d.2, 50c.2 and 50f.2: The nuraghe Ascusa in Macomer is a single-tower structure with a staircase, a niche in the corridor, and a chamber bordered by two opposite niches. … Continue reading 50.2, 50d.2, 50c.2 and 50f.2: Nuraghi Ascusa, Tossilo, Solene and Sa Crabarza – Macomer

48.2, 48a.2 and 48b: Among the numerous nuraghi present in the territory of Sindia, the Serrese is characterized by having the tholos still intact. Near the nuraghe, there is the … Continue reading 48.2, 48a.2 and 48b: Nuraghi Serrese, Santa Barbara and Nela – Sindia

49.2 and 49a.2: The Nuracale, located in the territory of Scano di Montiferro, is one of the most imposing nuraghi of the Montiferru massif. It is a complex nuraghe consisting … Continue reading 49.2 and 49a.2: Nuraghe Nuracale and the giant’s tomb Perdas Doladas – Scano di Montiferro

46.2 and 50a.2: Of the numerous nuraghi attholosthat arose in the territory remain traces of about twenty of them, some have been destroyed by human demolition over the years. The … Continue reading 46.2, 50a.2 and 50b.2: Nuraghe Athetu in Orani and the giants’ tombs Perdas Doladas and Zanchia in Silanus

43b.2 and 43c.2: Biriai, from which the nuragic village takes its name, is a large hill located in the territory of Oliena “that ends with a plateau called “Sa Sedda,” … Continue reading 43b.2 and 43c.2: Nuragic village of Biriai and giant’s tomb Sa Preda Ruha – Oliena

43a.2 and 51.2: The Nuragic village of Neulè is located in the eponymous area a few kilometers from the town of Dorgali. The site features numerous well-preserved huts, a sacred … Continue reading 43a.2 and 51.2: Nuragic village of Neulè and nuraghe Mannu – Dorgali

41a.2, 42.2 and 44.2: The nuragic complex of “Noddule”, in Nuoro, consists of a nuraghe with a settlement, a giant’s tomb, and a spring. The nuraghe, built on a rocky … Continue reading 41a.2, 42.2 and 44.2: Nuragic complex of Noddule and nuraghi Nurdole and Tanca Manna – Nuoro.

41.2 and 45.2: The “Brodu” is a small single-tower nuraghe that stands near a Neolithic necropolis that includes 4 domus de janas, inside which there are petroglyphs interpreted as bull … Continue reading 41.2 and 45.2: Nuraghe Brodu and Nuraghe Ola – Oniferi

40a.2 and 40b.2: The “Ala” of Pozzomaggiore is a single-tower nuraghe located south of the Rio Mannu, with a basal diameter of about 12 meters and a remaining height of … Continue reading 40a.2 and 40b.2: Nuraghe Ala di Pozzomaggiore and nuraghe Iscolca in Semestene.

40.2 and 47.2: The nuraghe Nuraddeo of Suni is located “in the middle of the Pedrasenta plateau, at about 340 m above sea level. It is a complex trilobate nuraghe, … Continue reading 40.2 and 47.2: Nuraghe Nuraddeo and Nuraghe Seneghe – Suni

“It is the most important initiative from a cultural point of view at this moment, and we are honored to host this exhibition in the Parliament of the Sardinians, certain … Continue reading Nuraghi on display in the Regional Council

39.2 and 39a.2: The “Tittiriola” of Bolotana is a single-tower nuraghe made of basalt blocks, enclosed by a surrounding wall and integrated into a village of which traces can still … Continue reading 39.2 and 39a.2: Nuraghe Tittiriola in Bolotana and nuraghe Aeddos in Orotelli

38b.2 and 38c.2: The monumental temple of “Janna ‘e Pruna”, in Irgoli, is articulated in two rooms: an atrium with a sub-rectangular plan (originally equipped with a bench) probably protected … Continue reading 38b.2 and 38c.2: Monumental temple of Janna ‘e Pruna and nuragic source Su Notante – Irgoli

38a.2 and 43.2: The complex of Linnarta is located in the territory of Onifai, on the Gullei: a single enormous lava flow that extends for several kilometers. It is essentially … Continue reading 38a.2 and 43.2: Nuragic complex of Linnarta in Onifai and nuraghe Golunie in Orosei

36.2 and 37.2: The nuraghe “Longu” of Padria is a complex structure, consisting of a main tower beside which, at later moments, two towers were added, connected by a straight … Continue reading 36.2 and 37.2: Nuraghe Longu and Nuraghe Mura Suiles – Padria

34a.2 and 34b.2: The nuragic complex of Aidu-Corru ‘e Oe, with the presence of two nuraghi, the remains of a village, and a giant’s tomb constitutes a significant set for … Continue reading 34a.2 and 34b.2: Giant’s tomb of Aidu and Nuraghe Accas – Cossoine

34.2 and 35.2: The nuraghe “Alvu” of Pozzomaggiore never fails to surprise visitors with some of its peculiarities. Despite its name, which is also known in other towers like Alvu … Continue reading 34.2 and 35.2: Nuraghe Alvu and Nuraghe Ruggiu – Pozzomaggiore

33a.2 and 38.2: The Nuraghe Pattada ‘e Chelvos is located about 7 km North-East of Illorai. It is a single tower, fairly well preserved, made of roughly hewn trachyte blocks. … Continue reading 33a.2 and 38.2: Nuraghe Pattada ‘e Chelvos, in Illorai, and Nuraghe Erismanzanu in Esporlatu

32.2 and 33.2: The nuraghe S’Aspru of Benetutti, one of the largest in Goceano, is in a precarious state of preservation. It is a complex nuraghe, whose central tower is … Continue reading 32.2 and 33.2: Nuraghe S’Aspru in Benetutti and the Nuragic complex Sa Reggia in Burgos

30.2, 30a.2 and 31.2: The “Majore” of Cheremule is a typical single-tower nuraghe, which currently rises more than eight meters, with a noticeable tapering towards the top, and features a … Continue reading 30.2 30a.2 and 31.2 Nuraghi Majore and Mitti of Cheremule and Pibirra of Romana

28.2 and 29.2: The Fronte Mola di Thiesi, also known as Su Saccu, is an interesting “corridor” nuraghe, the only one so far known to have a rectangular plan (length … Continue reading 28.2 and 29.2: Nuraghe Fronte Mola and Ceremonial Altar Monte ‘e Mesu – Thiesi

25th and 26th: The “Burghidu”, in Ozieri, is a “complex type monument (quadrilobed), which includes a main tower to which four secondary towers connected to the N and E by … Continue reading 25a.2 and 26a.2: Nuraghe Burghidu in Ozieri and Nuraghe San Pietro di Sorres in Borutta

25.2 and 24.2: The nuraghe Funtana di Ittireddu, “built with irregular blocks of trachyte, consists of a central tower and two towers, following a planimetric scheme of frontal addition. The … Continue reading 25.2 and 24.2: Nuraghe Funtana in Ittireddu and Nuraghe Mannu in Nughedu San Nicolò

23.2 and 26.2: The “Corvos” of Florinas, seemingly a single-tower structure, is instead a complex nuraghe of which the central bicolor tower is still in excellent condition, with the first … Continue reading 23.2 and 26.2: Nuraghe Corvos, of Florinas and Dolmen Sa Coveccada in Mores

22.2 and 27.2: The nuraghe “San Pietro” is the most significant archaeological monument in the area of Torpè and, given its size (70.30 meters in diameter), it was certainly one … Continue reading 22.2 and 27.2: Nuraghe San Pietro di Torpè and Giant’s Tomb Su Picante di Siniscola

21.2 and 21a.2: Among the piles of stones, at the highest point, stands the main tower of the nuraghe Intro ‘e Serra di Alà dei Sardi, with the entrance topped … Continue reading 21.2 and 21a.2: Nuraghe Intro ‘e Serra and Tomba di giganti Malacarruca – Alà dei Sardi