Archaeological Sites of Ogliastra
Between Stones and Memory
- In the heart of the 'Tacchi' plateaus and along the paths of Tortolì, time has stood still in ruins that tell stories of millennia. Ogliastra holds an extraordinary concentration of prehistoric remains, where every nuraghe and every tomb is a chapter in the long epic of this land.
- The Main Areas
- Archaeological Area 's'Ortali 'e Su Monti':
- A meeting with history before reaching the beaches. On the road to Lido di Orrì, this monumental complex reveals a complex nuraghe, a village, a 'giant's tomb,' and a sacred well, offering a complete overview of Nuragic civilization in a single, fascinating location.
- Archaeological Complex 'S'Arcu 'e is Forros':
- A site of extraordinary spiritual and artisanal power. This Nuragic sanctuary in Villagrande Strisaili was dedicated to the cult of water and metalworking. Here, you can admire a megaron temple, a smelting furnace, and ceremonial areas, testimony to an advanced and refined community.
- The Triangle of History
- Nuragic Complex of Serbissi:
- Perched on the Tacco di Osini, this site consists of a tholos nuraghe, a small village, and a cave believed to have been used as a refuge or sacred place. The nearby Scala di San Giorgio, a spectacular natural monument, is also steeped in local history and legends.
- Other Hidden Treasures
- Giant's Tombs:
- Visit the imposing Giant's Tomb 'S'Arena' in Urzulei, where the ancients honored their dead.
- Necropolises:
- Explore the mysterious domus de janas necropolises of 'Fund'e Monti' in Lotzorai and 'Monte Arista' in Cardedu.
- Sacred Caves:
- Venture into the depths of the majestic Su Marmuri cave, a place of rare beauty that has fascinated humankind since prehistoric times.
- Let yourself be guided by the paths of history.