Type Settlement Cultures Nuragic civilization Phone +39 0782 847269 | Periods Bronze Age Province Province of Cagliari Period Bronze Age | |
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Location Orroli, Sardinia, Italy Address Loc. Nuraghe Arrubiu, 08030 Orroli CA, Italy Hours Open today · 9:30AM–6PMTuesday9:30AM–6PMWednesday9:30AM–6PMThursday9:30AM–6PMFriday9:30AM–6PMSaturday9:30AM–6PMSunday9:30AM–6PMMonday9:30AM–6PMSuggest an edit Similar Su Nuraxi, Nuraghe Santu Antine, Nuraghe, Nuraghe Losa, Sanctuaire nuragique de Santa | ||
Il nuraghe arrubiu il gigante rosso di orroli
The Nuraghe Arrubiu is one of the largest of the nuraghi in Sardinia. It is located in Orroli, in province of Cagliari. Its name means "red Nuraghe" in the Sardinian language, which derives from the basalt stones of which is built.
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The structure was built during the fifteenth century BC, the main tower originally reached a height of between 25 and 30 metres, making it one of the tallest structure in Bronze Age Europe. The main structure, which is made up of five towers, is protected by two secondary walls, making a total of 21 towers. The area covered by the complex is ca. 3000 square metres.
Orroli nuraghe arrubiu
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