Nuraghe Su Nuraxi
Sardegna
Su Nuraxi, located in Barumini, Sardinia, is a prehistoric archaeological site that represents one of the most impressive examples of the Nuragic civilization. The site centers around a nuraghe, a type of megalithic tower built between the 17th and 13th centuries BCE, featuring a central tower with three superimposed chambers reaching 18.6 meters in height. During the Late Bronze Age, four additional towers were constructed around the central one, connected by curtain walls forming a bastion. Later, in the Iron Age, the complex was further fortified with a heptalobate (seven-lobed) outer wall. Surrounding the nuraghe is a village inhabited from the 13th to the 6th century BCE, consisting of circular huts with dry stone walls and conical wooden roofs, accommodating a population estimated between 100 and 1,000 inhabitants. The village included specialized huts for local leaders and assemblies, workshops, kitchens, and agricultural processing areas. Infrastructure such as paved streets and a sewerage system were developed in the 9th-8th centuries BCE. The site was destroyed and restored during the 6th century BCE by Carthaginians and later occupied by Romans before eventual abandonment. Excavations led by Giovanni Lilliu between 1950 and 1957 revealed the complex's multi-phase construction and its role as a vibrant settlement until Roman times. Artifacts such as tools, weapons, pottery, and ornaments were uncovered, enriching understanding of Nuragic culture. Su Nuraxi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, celebrated for its architectural uniqueness and cultural significance.
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Astuce: Visitors should consider arriving in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures. Purchasing tickets in advance, especially during high season, is recommended to ensure entry. Guided tours are available and enrich the experience by explaining the site's complex history and architecture. Discounts may be available for students, seniors, and groups. Comfortable footwear is advised due to uneven terrain and extensive walking.
Faits intéressants
- •Su Nuraxi's central tower is 18.6 meters high and contains three superimposed chambers.
- •The site includes a unique heptalobate (seven-lobed) outer wall built during the Iron Age.
- •The village surrounding the nuraghe had up to 200 huts, housing between 100 and 1,000 inhabitants.
- •A sewerage system and paved streets were constructed in the 9th-8th centuries BCE, indicating advanced urban planning.
- •Su Nuraxi was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 due to its outstanding representation of Nuragic civilization.
Histoire
Su Nuraxi was initially constructed between the 17th and 13th centuries BCE as a central tower nuraghe.
In the Late Bronze Age, four additional towers and curtain walls were added, expanding its defensive and social functions.
The surrounding village developed between the 13th and 6th centuries BCE, growing into a significant settlement with complex social structures.
The site suffered destruction in the 6th century BCE but was restored under Carthaginian influence and later occupied by Romans.
It was eventually abandoned by the first century BCE.
Archaeological excavations from 1950 to 1957 under Giovanni Lilliu uncovered the site's evolution and cultural importance.
Guide du lieu
Central Tower17th-13th century BCE
The oldest and tallest structure of Su Nuraxi, featuring three stacked chambers built from basalt blocks. It served as the core defensive and possibly religious structure of the complex.
Curtain Wall and Four Corner TowersLate Bronze Age
Built during the Late Bronze Age, these four towers are connected by curtain walls forming a bastion around the central tower, creating a fortified courtyard with a well.
Heptalobate Outer WallIron Age
An Iron Age seven-lobed outer wall that surrounded the entire complex, enhancing its defensive capabilities.
Nuragic Village13th-6th century BCE
A settlement of circular huts with dry stone walls and conical wooden roofs built around the nuraghe, housing local population and social structures including leaders' meeting huts and assembly halls.
Sewerage System and Paved Streets9th-8th century BCE
Constructed during the 9th-8th centuries BCE, this infrastructure demonstrates sophisticated urban planning within the Nuragic village.
Contact
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