Nuragic sanctuary of Santa Vittoria, Archaeological park and museum in Serri, Italy
The Nuragic sanctuary of Santa Vittoria is an archaeological complex with museum facilities on the western edge of the Giara di Serri plateau. It contains several temple structures, sacred wells, and offering areas from different periods, all built with precisely cut basalt and limestone blocks.
The site was established during the Nuragic period and later used by Punic, Roman, and Byzantine peoples, showing its long importance. Key discoveries came from excavations in the early 1900s that revealed the layers of these different cultures.
Water held sacred significance for the Nuragic people who built this sanctuary, with rituals centered on the well as a focal point. The careful construction of the structures shows how important this site was to their spiritual practices.
The site is easily accessible by road and features well-marked paths between the excavation areas. Visitors should bring comfortable shoes and sun protection, as the location is exposed and most areas are open to the sky.
Excavations uncovered hundreds of small bronze figurines representing ordinary people like craftspeople and warriors, not just gods or rulers. These objects show that the sanctuary was a place where different levels of society expressed their wishes and hopes.
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