Nuraghe Nieddu

Codrongianos, Italy

Nuraghe Nieddu is the best preserved nuraghe (main type of ancient megalithic edifice found in Sardinia) in the region. The  single tower nuraghe is 11m high and dates probably from the second millenium BCE. 

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SP58, Codrongianos, Italy
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Founded: 1800-1400 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Italy

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Marco Morana (11 months ago)
I think it is an underrated nuraghe and that it should be enhanced more, perhaps by arranging the roads in the area better and cutting the grass, so that you can better enjoy the beauty of this single tower.
HPKC Klijn (13 months ago)
Dead end. And unfortunately not accessible
Michele Marras (3 years ago)
It is located on a small hill from which you can appreciate the surrounding landscape. It is a single tower nuraghe of about 11 meters high with a tholos roof. It was built using large blocks of dark basalt which, together with the yellow lichens, characterize its coloring (from which the name derives, in fact nieddu in the Sardinian language means black, dark). In the tower there are two openings: an entrance in the base, still partially buried and, almost on the top, a large window.
Michele Marras (3 years ago)
It is located on a small hill from which you can appreciate the surrounding landscape. It is a single tower nuraghe of about 11 meters high with a tholos roof. It was built using large blocks of dark basalt which, together with the yellow lichens, characterize its coloring (from which the name derives, in fact nieddu in the Sardinian language means black, dark). In the tower there are two openings: an entrance in the base, still partially buried and, almost on the top, a large window.
Barore Pirisi (4 years ago)
Beautiful single-tower nuraghe overlooking a large hilly area. It stretches upwards with majesty, even if it is seen, in its sommitsle part, that it has been rebuilt. It has no possibility of access and therefore can be admired from the outside. It is found in an agropastoral context, inside a sheepfold. It is located in the north-western part of the basilica of Saccargia. It can be reached via a steep, somewhat narrow road.
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