Cagliari - Archaeological Sites Anfiteatro romano It was built between the first and second centuries AD. It is half built into the rock and the other part is of white limestone. There is also an exhibition of historical iconography that allows a better understanding of this building.
Arbus - Archaeological Sites Naracauli - Vecchie Miniere The mines began their work in 1855, and at the time they had a great extraction function. The territory was rich in minerals: zinc, silver, lead, and numerous other elements of great value. In the 1900s the area was transformed into a lavatory by Lord Brassey that included different processes of treating these minerals. Currently, the area is taken care of by the Municipality and is also used as teaching material for all interested parties.
Narcao - Archaeological Sites Necropoli Montessu The Montessu Necropolis is an archaeological site, where about 50 domus de janas of different types have been discovered. Of particular interest are the two tombs, called The Church and The Grotto of Pigs. The site is open to the public and can be visited every day.
Sassari - Archaeological Sites Altare Preistorico di Monte d'Accoddi Located eleven miles from the city of Sassari, it is unique in its kind in the Mediterranean. It 's the most important prehistoric archaeological site in Sardinia. The building retained its function of religious center for centuries.
Dorgali - Archaeological Sites Domus de Janas This interesting archaeological site in Dorgali, which in Italian means home of the fairies, is home to ancient burial structures carved in the rock, which deserve your visit.
Dorgali - Archaeological Sites Siti archeologici a Dorgali Worth visiting some of the most interesting archaeological sites in Dorgali: the Nuraghi village of Serra Orrios Nuraghe and the Nuraghi Punic-Roman and Byzantine village are recommended.
Silanus - Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Santa Sabina The Nuraghe Santa Sabina belongs to the Bronze Age, and was made with large blocks. Over the years, the structure has undergone various restoration and modifications by the Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage for the Provinces of Sassari and Nuoro.
Baunei - Archaeological Sites Fortezza Nuragica di Doladorgiu The Nuragic Fortress of Doladorgiu rises 530 meters above sea level. It is located secluded in the middle of the Golgo valley. This area was formerly populated by Nuragic populations, and was built for defensive purposes after the invasion of the Romans. The Fortress is only reachable on foot, and once you reach the top, you can enjoy a fantastic view.
Lanusei - Archaeological Sites Parco Archeologico di Selene The complex, located within the forest of Selene, consists of a Nuraghe with a cluster of huts and two tombs of giants
Dorgali - Archaeological Sites La Tomba dei Giganti Beautiful megalithic funeral monuments of nuragic era, very common in Sardinia; in Dorgali there are the Tomb of the Biristeddi Giants, Sa 'Enna and Thomes. Worth seeing!
Fordongianus - Archaeological Sites Le terme romane di Fordongianus It is an archaeological site located in the municipality of Fordongianus. Here were found the spas used by the Emperor Trajan, formed from different buildings built at different times. The most interesting part is the Nymphaeum tank, dedicated to the worship of nymphs.
Abbasanta - Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Losa The Nuraghe Losa di Abbasanta is an archaeological site near Oristano. It has megalithic structures of the Nuragic age, formed by nuraghe with tholos with a trilobed plan. Everything is divided into the truncated conical main tower and around it there are three smaller towers. The remains of the complex are to be attributed at the end of the Middle Bronze and the Recent Bronze (XIV—XIII century BC).
Sinnai - Archaeological Sites Quartucciu - Tomba di Giganti Is Concias The Tomb of Giganti Is Concias has a funeral room about eight meters long, which can be accessed from the low entrance door. The facade built in megalithic masonry is presented in rows. The exedra is ten meters wide and to its right are three ritual hearths of circular shape.
Cagliari - Archaeological Sites Villa Romana di Tigellio (I Sec) The Roman Villa of Tigellio is a complex of archaeological remains located in the homonymous street. After several archaeological research, three buildings came to light, two of which have the structural bases still clearly visible. These buildings are the testimony of the Roman building presence in Cagliari.
Cagliari - Archaeological Sites Ipogeo Atilia Pomptilla (II Sec)-Grotta Vipera The tomb of Atilia Pomptilla, dates back to the first century AD, is known by many as the Viper's Grotto. It was called so for the decorations of the title page, which depict two snakes, a sign of conjugal fidelity. The Grotto was erected by the Roman Lucio Cassio Filippo in honor of his wife, Atilia Pomptilla. The Cave is open to the public and you can see the tomb only from the outside courtyard.
Cagliari - Archaeological Sites Sant'Eulalia - Area Archeologica (IV Sec) The monumental archaeological area of Sant’Eulalia is over a thousand years old, can be dated between the Roman-Republican age and the early Middle Ages, and is preserved under the parish complex. In the area open to the public, there are the remains of an ancient quarry and a small plant for monetary offerings. Part of a colonnaded portico, a road and two stone buildings are also visible. The archaeological area is located in the basement of the Church of Santa Eulalia. A very interesting and suggestive underground route. You can also visit the Museum of the Treasure of S. Eulalia adjacent to the sacristy.
Quartu Sant'Elena - Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Diana The Diana nuraghe rises on the hill of Is Mortorius, 35 m. above sea level and a short distance from the latter. Its location responds to the need to control the paths of penetration from the sea into the interior.
Torralba - Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Santu Antine It consists of a central tower and a bastion with three circular towers at the top. It was built in the 16th century BC (Bronze Age) when the Nuragic Civilization flourished, of which it represents one of the most significant testimonies.
Silanus - Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Orolio The Orolio nuraghe, also known as Madrone, is located on a hill in the Municipality of Silanus. Of the granite structure there is only a 12 meter tall tower. It is regarded as one of the most interesting nuraghi, but unfortunately it is in a state of total abandonment. The nuraghe has a great historical value and needs immediate restoration.
Alghero - Archaeological Sites Villaggio Nuragico di Palmavera The complex has an ancient tower to which was added a bastion that includes the secondary tower, the courtyard with access to the upper floors and the corridor with niches. The most important hut in the village is the Meeting Hut. It is available to all interested parties.
Birori - Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Miuddu The Nuragne complex of Miuddu dates from 1400 to 1000 BC. The site was brought to light in 1995 by archaeologists Alberto Moravetti and Elisabetta Alba. It is a central tower with a circular plan, inside which there are small rooms built with polygonal blocks of various sizes. Near the archaeological site is the Tomb of the Giants.
Collinas - Archaeological Sites Villaggio Nuragico Genna Maria The Nuragic Village Genna Maria is located in the town of Collinas. The site was in excellent condition until, in the 9th century, it was destroyed due to a collapse. Only the walls were destroyed, in fact, the apical were saved together with a large number of supelletiles; about 7000. Research is currently underway and part of the complex is still to be excavated.
Fordongianus - Archaeological Sites Terme di Forum Traiani The Terme di Forum Traiani consists of two plants built at different times, in the first and third century AD. The first seemed dedicated to the cult of the Nymphs, since it had various inscriptions and decorations in this regard. The second, much larger, was also more modern equipped with channels, wells, tanks and a heating system with furnaces. Today, much of the complex has remained intact and can be visited.
Goni - Archaeological Sites Necropoli Pranu Mutteddu The Pranu Mutteddu Necropolis is one of the most important sites in Sardinia. At the center of the necropolis is the funeral chamber built according to the sub-cyclopic technique. This site was covered in 1980 by Enrico Atzeni.
Mores - Archaeological Sites Dolmen Sa Coveccada The archaeological monument is located in the territory of Meilogu, a short distance from the Municipality of Mores. The structure was made with tufa trachite tending to gray and pink. On the other hand, the plant is rectangular with three slabs placed vertically and a fourth plate resting on top of it as a cover. The entrance was through an opening located in the front plate.
Alghero - Archaeological Sites Necropoli Puttu Codinu The necropolis of Puttu Codino are located on two rocky outcrops, in an area of hills and valleys near the river Temo and the Rio Curos. The necropolis consists of 9 hypogeums. The necropolis was already known in the territory in the early 1900s, but only in 1987-88 were excavations carried out by Giovanni Maria Demartis.
Alghero - Archaeological Sites Necropoli Santu Pedru The necropolis of Santu Pedru is an archaeological site that is located in the city of Alghero and can be found on the road that leads to Uri. The findings that have been found date back to the Neolithic period until the early Bronze Age.
Birori - Archaeological Sites Tomba dei giganti Palatu The Tomb of the Palatu Giants is located on rocky terrain located in the town of Birori. This archaeological site is nothing more than a collective tomb dating back to the Bronze Age. The necropolis consists of a semicircular exedra and a corridor about 12 meters long.
Nuoro - Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Tanca Manna The oldest archaeological site present in Nuoro. This is a nuraghe made with blocks of granite.
Sassari - Archaeological Sites Necropoli di Ponte Secco The necropolis belongs to the Neolithic Age, 3000-1800 BC and is part of the culture of Ozieri. Its structure is located within a portion of the territory that has a significant presence of prehistoric monuments. The burial complex occupies the front of a small limestone outcrop. The necropolis of Ponte Secco have architectural details and consist of a complex of funeral buildings.
Cagliari - Archaeological Sites Necropoli di Tuvixeddu It 's the largest Phoenician-Punic necropolis existing in the Mediterranean basin.The "Tuvixeddu" name means "hill of small holes,"from the Sardinian word "tuvu", meaning "hollow", due to the presence of numerous tombs carved into the limestone.
Carbonia - Archaeological Sites Sito archeologico del Monte Sirai An intact settlement, first Phoenician and later Punic , inside there is the town, the necropolis and the Tophet sanctuary; visitor can benefit from a restaurant, a showroom and a bookshop.
Archaeological Sites Nuraghe Riu Molinu At the top of the hill Su Casteddu in an enchanted place that dominates the Gulf of Olbia, there is a huge wall, in some places reaching even 5 meters height.
Archaeological Sites Parco Archeologico S. Salvatore It is outside the city on the hill on the road leading to Lido di Orri. The Nuraghe is well-preserved, the tomb of the giants and standing stones are always part of of the history of Sardinia.