Dodona was one of the most important oracular sites in ancient Greece, located in Epirus. The site held religious significance, second only to Delphi, and was closely associated with the god Zeus. Archaeological evidence suggests that Dodona was inhabited as early as the second millennium BC. Over the centuries, the sanctuary grew in importance, attracting…
Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu
The Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu is an important archaeological site located in Sardinia, Italy. This site dates back to the late Bronze Age, around 1500–1200 BC. It serves as a key example of burial practices in ancient Sardinia.Discovery and ExcavationArchaeologists discovered the necropolis in the late 20th century. Excavations began in the 1980s and…
Nuraghe Antigori
Nuraghe Antigori is a Bronze Age archaeological site located in Sardinia, Italy. The Nuraghe culture, dominant on the island during the second millennium BC, constructed thousands of these megalithic edifices. Nuraghe Antigori, like other nuraghi, served as both a defensive structure and a social gathering space.Structure and ArchitectureNuraghe Antigori features a central tower (called a…
Nuraghe Fenu
Nuraghe Fenu is an ancient megalithic structure located in the region of Siddi, Sardinia. It is one of the many nuraghi, the unique stone towers built by the Nuragic civilization. This culture flourished on the island of Sardinia from the Bronze Age, around 1800 BC, until the Roman conquest in 238 BC.Historical BackgroundThe Nuragic civilization…
Nuraghe Santu Sciori
Nuraghe Santu Sciori is an ancient stone structure located on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It belongs to the Nuragic civilization, which thrived on Sardinia from around 1800 BC to 238 BC. This civilization is known for its unique megalithic architecture, especially the nuraghi—tower-like structures built with large stones. Santu Sciori is one of the…
Nuraghe Serbissi
Nuraghe Serbissi is a well-preserved ancient structure located on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It stands as one of the many nuraghi, unique megalithic constructions that dot the Sardinian landscape. These structures were built by the Nuragic civilization, which flourished from approximately 1800 BC to 238 BC, when the Romans conquered the island.Location and ArchitectureNuraghe…