Archeotour in Sardinia: a visit to Su Nuraxi

From the first moments when you get closer to this small town in the Marmilla, located in the heart of Sardinia, the atmosphere is special, that of a special place, MP since ancient seat of power and the central part of a thriving area and full of wonders as well as via critical communication.

The most important of the witnesses of this glorious past is undoubtedly the area archaeological Su Nuraxi??. Discovery and brought to light in the course of the '50s, during excavations conducted by the great archaeologist Giovanni Lilliu, the area is constituted by a impressive complex nuraghe, built in several stages starting from the fifteenth century B.C., and an extended hut village developed all around over the following centuries. A unique place of its kind and for this, now from 1997, recognized UNESCO World Heritage.

Archeotour: the archaeological site

The archaeological site “Su Nuraxi” (Sardinian word for "The Nuraghe") It is located at the foot of the Giara Park, near Barumini. I Nuraghi are the most important megalithic monuments in Sardinia, whose function is still debated among archaeologists: some believe that they were religious temples, those homes, those fortresses, those graves. The importance of the Barumini Nuraghe, It located on a small plateau at about 230 meters above sea level, It is demonstrated by its complexity. Su Nuraxi It has an excellent state of preservation; very special is the impressive fortress, consisting of several towers. The central tower is surrounded by a rampart with four towers, in turn surrounded by seven towers in a hexagonal. The extensive, labyrinthine village with narrow paths and courtyard houses, wells, tanks and huts for meetings, quietly tells a mysterious story 3500 Years ago.

The area is open to visitors; you can visit the fortress passing through the narrow tunnel carved into the walls. The oldest part of Su Nuraxi, the central tower of frusto-conical shape, High was originally more than 19 meters, and it is constituted by three superimposed Tholos (Typical rooms nuragiche).

Analysis with Carbon 14 an old piece of olive tree, nestled between the basalt rocks that form the structure, it has been shown that this part of Su Nuraxi It dates back to 1478 a.C. The four towers that surround the central, placed in the four cardinal points and originally built on two floors, They were presumably built in the thirteenth century B.C..

About two centuries later, the building was reinforced with the addition of three meters Basalt, making the structure even more impenetrable to unwanted guests.

Tourist information

You can visit the Nuraghe of Barumini with guided tours, provided every half hour. The opening times vary from period to period; reservations are recommended for large groups.

You will find more photos of Su Nuraxi of Barumini www.neroargento.com/page_galle/nuraxi_gallery.htm

Price visit:
The ticket includes the guide
€ 12,00 (full)
€ 9,00 (Reduced for young people between 13 e 17 years and groups of 20 people)
€ 7,00 (reduced for children between 7 e 12 years)
ticket Exemption: under the age 6, military, disabled people and carers, accompanist at least 15 students, employees of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities

duration: 50 minutes

Schedule:
January February 9:00/17:00 (early last visit 16:00)
March 9:00/17:30 (early last visit 16:30)
April 9:00/19:30 (early last visit 18:30)
May June 9:00/20:00 (early last visit 19:00)
July 9:00/20:30 (early last visit 19:30)
August 9:00/20:00 (early last visit 19:00)
September 9:00/19:30 (early last visit 18:30)
October 9:00/18:30 (early last visit 17:30)
November December 9:00/17:00 (early last visit 16:00)

On the occasion of local festivals such as the colorful nights you can take guided tours at night.

Tips:
The visit takes place outdoors. You should wear a hat and bring sunscreen and water. In the cold season it is recommended to bring a raincoat and appropriate footwear to possible rain.

Nuraghi nearby

Other important nuraghi, come "The Mill" Villanovafranca and its archaeological museum, They are close to Barumini. Less than 20 Km from the village, in the territory of Villanovaforru, instead it is the important museum of the area Devolved Arrubia.

You will find more photos of Su Nuraxi of Barumini www.neroargento.com/page_galle/nuraxi_gallery.htm