Gremanu nuraghe sacred place, prehistoric archaeological area in Fonni, Nuoro
Gremanu nuraghe sacred place is a large archaeological site in Fonni consisting of multiple temple buildings, water systems, and ritual structures dating to the Bronze Age. The complex spans seven hectares and includes megaron temples, apsidal temples with stone paving, and a sophisticated aqueduct system that carried water from natural springs to the sanctuary areas for ceremonial use.
The sanctuary was built during the Bronze Age with temples dating from the 13th to 12th centuries BC and served the local population for many centuries. The site was discovered during twentieth-century excavations and has been protected as part of Italy's national heritage since then.
The name Gremanu reflects the ancient Sardinian people who built and used this place for religious purposes. Visitors can see how the careful arrangement of water channels and temple structures reveals that worship and community gathering were central to daily life here.
The site has minimal modern facilities, so visitors should bring water and wear comfortable shoes for walking through the ruins. Exploring on foot allows you to notice small details in the stone structures and how the buildings relate to each other across the terrain.
This is the only Nuragic sanctuary where archaeologists have found a preserved ancient aqueduct system that carried water from natural springs directly to the sacred areas. This elaborate water network reveals that the people at Gremanu viewed water as essential to their ritual practices.
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