Noddule, Nuragic holy well archaeological site in Nuoro, Italy
Description
Noddule is a nuragic archaeological site featuring a sacred well, an ancient fortress with multiple towers, and residential remains from the Bronze Age. The layout includes a main courtyard, a large entrance vestibule, and numerous circular dwelling structures spread across the terrain.
History
This sacred spring was built between 1200 and 1000 BCE as a place of worship and community gathering for nuragic peoples. The construction technique using precisely arranged trachyte blocks reveals the sophisticated building knowledge of these Bronze Age inhabitants.
Culture
Water held deep spiritual meaning for the people who built this place, and they gathered here to participate in rituals around the sacred spring. The stone benches arranged near the well suggest this was a meeting place where community life and religious practice merged.
Practical
The site is accessible by car and located along a main road, making it easy to find and visit. Wear sturdy shoes as you walk across uneven terrain, and bring water and sun protection since there is little shade across the area.
Did you know?
The entrance is framed by two enormous megalithic stone circles that create a striking visual gateway into the complex. This distinctive arrangement, rarely seen in other nuragic sites, makes arriving at the location a memorable experience that visitors often remember long after leaving.
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