Nuraghe Arrubiu
The Nuraghe Arrubiu in the province of Sud Sardegna is the largest nuragic complex in Sardinia . It lies in the territory of the municipality of Orroli . A nuraghe of the same name is at Sardara .
The nuraghe was probably built in the 15th century BC. Built in BC . In the 9th century BC Chr. Overthrew the plant apparently partially and was abandoned.
During the Roman rule over the island (from the 3rd century BC to the 6th century AD ) it was used again. At that time, wine was obviously pressed here, as two corresponding facilities were uncovered. The wine presses are now in separate buildings on the exhibition grounds.
The Nuraghe Arrubiu is the largest preserved complex (3000 m²) from the time of the Nuragic culture . It is called a pentagonal bastion because of the five secondary towers that surround the central tower. The inner towers are part of the massive wall that encloses the courtyard. A further 12 towers in the outer wall increase the number to a total of 18. A third circular wall that has only been partially preserved shows the remains of another five towers. Walls and towers consist of large stone blocks, the spaces between which are filled with smaller stones. The towers taper towards the top in the manner of cantilever vaults and (often today) have an opening at the top. For this building, partially vertical blocks were used.
The rest of the central tower rises 16 m today, but was originally thought to have been much higher. It had three floors. During the excavations, an amphora was found in the floor of the central tower , which is part of the exhibition. There were vessels in the oval niches of the tower.
The facilities, which only seem to be directed against attacks, cannot be classified as a defense for the Großnuraghen. Apart from three round huts, no evidence of a settlement was found in the area.
- Nuraghe Arrubiu
Nuraghe Arrubiu, floor plan
Nuraghe Arrubiu, cantilever vault
Nuraghe Arrubiu, side entrance
Nuraghe Arrubiu, amphora find
Nuragic complexes (also large nuraghi)
In addition to Arrubiu, there are also:
The facility is fenced in and can be viewed for a fee.
See also
literature
- Alberto Moravetti, Carlo Tozzi (ed.): Sardegna (= Guide archeoliche preistoria e protostoria in Italia. 2). Edizione Trilingue. ABACO, Forlì 1995, ISBN 88-86712-01-4 .
Coordinates: 39 ° 39 ′ 45 ″ N , 9 ° 17 ′ 50 ″ E