| Su Nuraxi | |
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| State | Italy |
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| Region | Sardinia |
| Territory | Marmilla |
| Surface | 23,300 m² |
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Su Nuraxi is an archaeological site of the Sardinia.
To know
Su Nuraxi is a human settlement dating back to the Nuragic age. Grown around a four-lobed nuraghe (i.e. with a bastion of four corner towers plus a central one) dating back to the 16th-14th century BC, the settlement developed between the 13th and 6th centuries BC. It is one of the largest nuragic villages in Sardinia. It has been declared UNESCO heritage in 1997.
The nuraghe
Structure of the nuraghe
The oldest structure of the nuraghe consists of a central tower with three superimposed chambers (18.60 m high), built between the seventeenth century BC. and the XIII BC, in blocks of basalt. Later, in the late Bronze Age, four towers were built around the central tower joined together by a curtain wall with an upper gallery (now lost), all communicating on an internal courtyard served by a well. In later times, in the Iron Age, the complex was surrounded by a further five-lobed curtain wall. The difference in constructions indicates that there was some social hierarchy. The walls were made of overlapping stone blocks and not from a single monolith. The doors and windows were for the first time usable, and their shoulders slightly tilted in order to reduce the entry of light and decrease the risk of breaking the lintel. The latter were thicker in the center and less on the sides, demonstrating the fact that he understood that the lintels break in the center.
Functions of the nuraghe
Among the main functions of the nuraghe we find that of lookout to allow the surveillance of cultivated fields and herds of animals. The nuraghe could also be part of a fortified complex and therefore have a military and strategic purpose for the nuragic tribes to defend themselves from enemy assaults.
The nuragic village
A nuragic village was built around the nuraghe from the late Bronze Age to house the surrounding population. The village is made up of about fifty huts, built with a circular plan through large dry-walled boulders and covered with conical roofs in wood and branches. According to Giovanni Lilliu, subsequent renovations do not allow to identify the number of houses, the number of which in the final building draft varies from 40 to 200, this suggests a population between 100 and 1000 inhabitants. , in a more recent phase the trend of housing sectorization prevailed. Among the huts found, the most significant were the one reserved for meetings of the chief, larger and more articulated in structure, and the hut reserved for the assemblies of the inhabitants, in which symbols of the worshiped deities were found. Other environments have been recognized as workshops, kitchens and agricultural processing centers.
During the early Iron Age (IX-VIII century BC) sewers and a road system were built.
During the sixth century BC, the palace suffered destruction and was later restored in the Carthaginian era and then occupied by the Romans, before being definitively abandoned.
The nuraghe and the village were strategically connected to a system of other nuraghe and nuragic sites, such as the polylobed one found under the Zapata house, in the inhabited area of Barumini.
Geographical notes
Su Nuraxi is about 1 km from Barumini.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (59 km from Su Nuraxi), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate, from Easyjet, Volotea and other airlines that operate national flights and with Europe.
- 2 Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO) (204 km from Su Nuraxi), ☎ 39 079 935011. L'Alghero-Fertilia airport it is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Bologna, Pisa and some European cities, by Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and by other airlines such as Volotea, Easyjet, etc ... which operate national flights and with Europe .
- 3 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB) (226 km from Su Nuraxi), ☎ 39 0789 563400, fax: 39 0789 563401. L'Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport it is connected with several Italian and European cities from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and other scheduled and low cost airlines including Easyjet, Volotea, Smartwings, Transavia, British Airways, Austrian and many others.
From the following airports, thanks to the presence of several car rental companies, you can rent a car to reach Su Nuraxi.
By car
- From Cagliari and from the north of Sardinia take the SS 131 Carlo Felice and continue until the exit for Theft, then, when you arrive at a roundabout, follow the signs for the SS 197. Arriving at a second roundabout, follow the signs for Barumini and then those for Su Nuraxi in order to reach your destination.
- From Tortolì take the SS 198. Continue until the junction with the SS 128, then turn right towards Nurallao. Shortly before entering the latter center, immediately turn left onto the SS 197 towards Barumini, then follow the signs for Su Nuraxi to reach your destination.
From the ports of Cagliari, Tortolì-Arbatax, Porto Torres, Olbia-Isola Bianca e Golfo Aranci.
By bus
Due to the unreliability of suburban buses in Sardinia, the car is better. For tourists arriving in Sardinia by plane, it is recommended to rent a car.
Permits / Rates
- The entrance fees are as follows: Full: € 12.00; reduced minors between 13 and 17 years, school groups, groups of at least 20 people and Tour Operators: € 9.00; reduced children between 7 and 12 years: € 7.00.
- The opening hours of the site are as follows: November-February 9: 00-17: 00; March 9: 00-17: 30; April and September 9: 00-19: 30; May-June and August 9: 00-20: 00; July 9: 00-20: 30; October 9: 00-18: 30.
How to get around
Follow the directions for Barumini, then, arrived at the gates of the town, follow the signs for Su Nuraxi. When you arrive at your destination, leave your car in the parking lot and continue on foot.
Su Nuraxi: full screen map.What see
- 1 Nuragic village.
What to do
Shopping
Where to eat
- 1 Su Nuraxi (Located in front of the Su Nuraxi car park, on the other side of the road.), ☎ 39 070 9361039.
Mon-Fri 9: 00-20: 00. Bar and grill. - 2 Cavallino della Giara, Viale Su Nuraxi 2 (130 meters from the Su Nuraxi car park, on the other side of the road.), ☎ 39 070 9368122, fax: 39 070 9368122, @[email protected]. Restaurant.
Mon-Fri 9: 00-20: 00. Bar and grill.Where stay
- 1 Su Nuraxi, SP 5 (500 meters from the Su Nuraxi site), ☎ 39 070 9368305, 39 070 9368519, 39 348 4075029, fax: 39 070 9361100, @[email protected]. Hotel.
Safety
For safety reasons, the site can be visited only and exclusively accompanied by a guide: In addition, in the event of adverse weather conditions that do not allow the visits to be carried out in total safety, the archaeological area may be temporarily not accessible.
We recommend comfortable and sporty clothing and in particular in the hot season the use of caps, sunscreen and water, while in the cold season the use of raincoats and non-slip shoes.
How to keep in touch
Useful information
- Barumini Foundation contacts, ☎ 39 070 9368128, 39 377 1805443, @[email protected].
Around
- Churches and museums of Barumini
- 4 Pranu Muttedu archaeological complex
- 5 Las Plassas Castle, to Las Plassas. Medieval castle from the 12th century.
- 6 Plateau of the Giara
- 7 Nuraghe Arrubiu, nuragic complex, a Orroli
- 8 Sardinia in Miniature, to Tuili. Theme park.
