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The Nuraghi of Palmavera

10 kilometres from Alghero on the road to Porto Conte. Extremely interesting settlement consisting of a complex nuraghe, the so called palace, surrounded by at least 50 "huts" which are mostly circular. The complex, abandoned in the V century B.C., shows the different phases of social life and political organisation of the tribal community. The main tower of the nuraghe which still has its dome shaped ceiling dates back to 1100 years B.C. Extremely interesting is the “Reunion Hut” where political debates and magical-religious cults were held.

 


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The Necropoli of Anghelu Ruju



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This pre-nuragic complex of tombs is situated about 10kms from Alghero on the road to Porto Torres. It is one of the most extensive necropoli in Sardinia, boasting 38 “hypogea”, and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. The complex dates back to the recent neolithic age, 3000 B.C. The architectural evolution of the tombs used by the populations to bury their dead, suggest that some tomb areas were places of cult. Many interesting findings have come from the necropoli, among which small female idols which are on show at the Museum of Cagliari and Sassari.