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 tower with a terrace, a bastion, and various huts located both inside and outside an antemural. Currently, it is overshadowed by a viaduct, as there are indeed only a few centimeters separating the last remaining stone rings of the monument from the concrete beams that support the road” (Viviana Pinna-Accademia edu).
Regarding this monument, some excerpts from an article by Angela Galiberti, published on July 10, 2021, on Olbiapuntoit, are reported: “Olbia. The excavation campaign at the nuraghe Belveghile, the nuragic structure overshadowed by the Cipnes bypass, has finally begun. The excavations started in June: the first step was the cleaning of the ground. With this first action, carried out precisely by the staff involved in the excavation, the nuragic village that developed around the large Olbia nuraghe has appeared in all its beauty. This excavation campaign is a real success because it is bringing to light an ancient settlement, the most important in Olbia and among the most important in Sardegna. What emerges from the only public photo, taken by archaeologist Paola Mancini, is a complex village, outlined and perhaps also well-preserved: indeed, five complete structures can be distinguished, plus other “sketched” structures. Of course, the excavation will continue and will bring to light these testimonies from the past. The Regional Secretariat of the Ministry of Culture for Sardegna and the Superintendency of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for the provinces of Sassari and Nuoro (operational headquarters in Olbia) have initiated the excavations of the nuragic village adjacent to the Nuraghe Belveghile. This is a very broad project, lasting about two years, which includes excavation, restoration, and enhancement of the village and nuraghe Belveghile, aimed at the future public enjoyment of the monument, which will integrate with the museum network of Olbia,” reads the note published by the regional secretariat. The excavation campaign, started in June, will continue until mid-September. From this first phase of work, focused on cleaning the area and highlighting the structures adjacent to the Nuraghe, the great importance of the archaeological site is confirmed, both for the period of occupation that ranges from the 16th century BC to the 2nd century BC, and for the extent of its area…” The photos of the nuraghe Belveghile in Olbia are by Romano Stangherlin.
