Su Nuraxi of Barumini, Archaeological site in Barumini, Italy.
Description
Su Nuraxi of Barumini is a fortified settlement centered around a main tower surrounded by four defensive towers linked by stone walls. The complex extends across multiple levels with connected chambers, passages, and a covered courtyard that was later expanded into a larger fortified village.
History
The structure was built during the second millennium BCE to serve as a defensive center for the Nuragic population. It remained inhabited until the third century CE, demonstrating how this settlement adapted and endured through major shifts in the ancient world.
Culture
The place reveals how the Nuragic people organized their daily lives, with spaces devoted to work, storage, and religious practices all integrated into one settlement. The layout shows that defense was woven into everyday routines rather than kept separate from community life.
Practical
The site is best visited during daylight hours when natural light illuminates the stone structures and pathways clearly. Sturdy footwear is helpful since you will be walking over rocky ground and navigating between ancient stone walls and structures.
Did you know?
The four outer towers were not built at the same time but added in different phases, while the central tower is older than all of them. This reveals how the community expanded and reinforced its defenses over generations to protect a growing population.
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