Nuraghe Serbissi, nuragic complex in Osini, Italy
Nuraghe Serbissi is a nuragic complex on the Serra Serbissi limestone ridge at 950 m above sea level, on the border of Gairo and Osini. It has a central tower 6.3 m high with three smaller towers, eight circular huts around a small courtyard, and is built over a natural cave with two entrances.
Built between the 18th and 10th centuries BC, this stone structure served as a fortified settlement during the Nuragic civilization of ancient Sardinia. It was constructed during a period when the island's inhabitants developed defensive communities.
The complex includes eight circular stone dwellings, two giant tombs, and a cave system that demonstrates the architectural capabilities of Bronze Age Sardinians.
The site can be reached by following a marked route from Osini heading toward the Taccu area on a paved road. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the terrain is rocky and uneven in places.
A natural cave with two openings was skillfully incorporated into the fortification and served as part of its defensive system. This demonstrates how the site's ancient inhabitants turned geological features to practical use.
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