What is the most well-preserved ancient ruin in Sardinia?
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- Aparna Patel
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- 10 Aug, 2023
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#1 for popularity according to TripAdvisor is Su Nuraxi:
Su Nuraxi is a settlement consisting of a seventeenth century BCE
Nuraghe, a bastion of four corner towers plus a central one, and a
village inhabited from the thirteenth to the sixth century BCE,
developed around the Nuraghe. They are considered by scholars the most
impressive expression of the Nuragic civilization and were included in
the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997. The real function of
the nuraghe is still debated.The archaeological site was fully
excavated between 1950 and 1957 under the direction of Giovanni
Lilliu, a local expert. The excavations allowed archaeologists to
retrace the different stages of the construction of the towers and
surrounding village, confirming that the entire complex was a vibrant,
vital centre up to the first century BCE, during the Roman period.
Excavations brought to light important remains in the form of tools,
weapons, pottery, and ornaments. It is a little difficult for elderly
people. Visited October 2016
Image courtesy Royonx
In terms of completeness the Anfiteatro Romano di Cagliari might be considered better preserved, but it is much more recent (by about nine centuries) and mostly a hillside anyway. At present it is closed to the public.
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