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History and archaeology

(the only instance of edifice dating back to Sardinian local kingdoms to be still inhabitable).

Thanks to its fertility and its geographical position, the lands of the province of Middle Campidano were settled and frequented since most ancient ages. A number of sites and finds have confirmed the presence and permanent dwellings of peoples and nations, alternating throughout the centuries. Among the best-known places are significant Nuragic sites such as the complex of Barumini, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Subsequent ages have left Phoenician/Punic sites (city of Neapolis) and Roman settlements (Thermae of Sardara).Certainly, the imposing evidence dating back to the Middle Ages is noteworthy, too, as it has validated the strategic importance of this central area: this is the case of the castles of Monreale, Las Plassas and Sanluri, (the only instance of edifice dating back to Sardinian local kingdoms to be still inhabitable).

 

  • The Giants’ Tomb ‘Su Quaddu de Nixia’ Archaeological sites of Lunamatrona
     The significant area of the Giants’ Tomb of ‘Su Quaddu de Nixias’, whose origin is older than the Nuragic phase, was widened in subsequent periods. Ceramic finds brought to light there refer to the phase of Mount Claro and correspond to those related to the nearby nuraghe Trobas. This latter stands upon a rise bordering...
  • Architectural detail of Zapata Palace Barumini, ‘Palazzo Zapata’ Museum
     Sited at the heart of the village, next to the parish church of the Immaculate – almost to underline the contrast between sacred and secular – the important edifice was built at the beginning of 1600 by the Barons of Zapata upon the vestiges of the ancient Nuragic Barumini...
  • Villacidro, Parrocchia di Santa Barbara Barumini, ‘Palazzo Zapata’ Museum
     Sited at the heart of the village, next to the parish church of the Immaculate – almost to underline the contrast between sacred and secular – the important edifice was built at the beginning of 1600 by the Barons of Zapata upon the vestiges of the ancient Nuragic Barumini...
  • ‘Su Nuraxi’ Barumini, ‘Su Nuraxi’
     This Nuragic settlement stands as the very symbol of Nuragic architecture in Sardinia. Its construction started in 2nd century B.C.; in its most advanced stage, it had become a fortified village.It is a complex monument, of quadrilobate plan, composed by a central keep, initially measuring 18 metres; it comprised three internal rooms...
  • Castle of Sanluri Castle of Sanluri
     Built in the age of local kingdoms (‘giudicati’) between the 13th and the 14th century, the castle is the only one of its kind to be still inhabitable. Also, the edifice is famous as it witnessed some important historical events during the period of local kingdoms, given its boundary position between the reign of Cagliari and that of Arborea...
  • Giants’ Tomb ‘Sedda sa Caudeba’ Collinas, Nuragic necropolis ‘Sedda sa Caudeba’ and Giants’ Tombs
     This site was frequented throughout several ages, then abandoned because of Saracen incursions. Located at about 3 km from the inhabited centre, it shows finds dating from the Nuragic to the Roman period...
  • Nuraghe San Marco Genuri, Nuraghe San Marco
     Mostly built in large basalt blocks, this is a trilobate nuraghe whose excavation works are still in progress. It consists of a central keep, formerly surrounded by the rest of the defensive structure, and three towers...
  • Giants’ Tomb of San Cosimo Gonnosfanadiga, archaeological area of San Cosimo
     Along the road connecting Gonnosfanadiga to Arbus lays the archaeological area of San Cosimo, guarding one of the biggest giants’ tombs in Sardinia. Excavation works have unearthed a number of finds, including six intact vases and many potsherds of vessels...
  • Siddi, Parco Naturalistico Archeologico Sa Fogaia Guspini, Neapolis
     On the shores of the lagoon of Marceddì, the ancient Phoenician/Punic city of Neapolis was founded at the end of the 5th century B.C. Its name, of Greek origin, means ‘new city’. Since 238 B.C., the settlement was invaded by the Romans, who built a number of works there, including the baths (‘Great Thermae’)...
  • Vestiges of the thermae of Neapolis Guspini, Neapolis
     On the shores of the lagoon of Marceddì, the ancient Phoenician/Punic city of Neapolis was founded at the end of the 5th century B.C. Its name, of Greek origin, means ‘new city’. Since 238 B.C., the settlement was invaded by the Romans, who built a number of works there, including the baths (‘Great Thermae’)...

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