Su Putzu

The sacred spring of Su Putzu is located southeast of Orroli in the province of Nuoro in Sardinia . Not to be confused with Putzu sacru de Sant'Anastàsia by Sardara .

The sacred spring ( Italian Pozzo sacro ) is located in the Nuragic settlement ( Italian Villagio nuragico ) Su Putzu, southwest of the Nuraghe Arrubiu .

The partially preserved Tholos above the spring has a remaining height of about 4.0 m, a diameter of 2.4 m and partially preserved steps. The monument and settlement of round huts, some of which are interconnected and some in good condition, are believed to date from the late Bronze Age .

See also

• List of prehistoric and protohistoric archaeological sites in Sardinia

literature

• M. Webster: Water-temples of Sardinia: Identification, Inventory and Interpretation. Department of Archeology and Ancient History, Uppsala University 2014, p. 87.

Web links

• Su Putzu Pozzo Sacro. In: The Megalithic Portal. (English). 
• Description (Italian) and pictures

Coordinates: 39 ° 39 ′ 16.2 "  N , 9 ° 17 ′ 23"  E