Abini nuragic sanctuary, Archaeological site in Teti, Italy.
The Abini sanctuary sits on a hilltop overlooking Lake Cucchinadorza and contains 26 circular dwellings arranged around a sacred water well at its center. The well served as the focal point for the entire settlement, with buildings arranged in a pattern that emphasizes its importance.
The sanctuary emerged around 1500 BC and became a primary religious center during the Later and Final Bronze Age, roughly from the 12th to 9th century. It served as a key site for ceremonies throughout this long period.
People gathered here to perform rituals centered on water and left behind bronze figurines and religious objects as offerings. These finds reveal how spiritual practices shaped community life in ancient times.
Visitors reach the site via a path of about 27 kilometers from Teti town, which passes through woodland and along the Taloro river gorge. The terrain is hilly and uneven in places, so sturdy footwear is recommended for the walk.
Among the discoveries here is a remarkable bronze figure with four eyes and four arms, now held at the National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari. This unusual depiction likely had ritual or spiritual significance and stands out from typical figurines of the period.
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