Nuraghe Arrubiu

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Nuraghe Arrubiu
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Nuraghe Arrubiu
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Location Orroli, Sardinia, Italy
Type Settlement
History
Periods Bronze Age
Cultures Nuragic civilization

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.[1]

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.[2]

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References

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  • Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Nuoro, Il Sarcidano: Orroli, Nuraghe Arrubiu su www.museoarcheologiconuoro.beniculturali.it. URL consultato il 16 dicembre 2014.

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