Su Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini
Su Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini North Annex · Su Site
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇮🇹 Sardinia, Barumini, Italy
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About Su Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini
Su Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini in Sardinia, Barumini, Italy is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 39.7030N 8.9990E controls access to Sardinia resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Sardinia, Barumini, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1960 survey
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Su Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini main structure
c. 1940
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
2000–2015
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Su Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
39.7030° N · 8.9990° E · 360 m · 4 mapped features
Su Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
39.7038° N · 8.9999° ESu Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
39.7020° N · 8.9983° ESu Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
39.7045° N · 9.0002° ESu Nuraxi Central Tower Barumini — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
39.7014° N · 8.9979° E