Sites archéologiques à Alghero

Sardinian Archaeological Treasures

This collection highlights the archaeological diversity of the Alghero region, spanning from the Neolithic period to the Roman era. Key sites include the Palmavera Nuragic complex and the Anghelu Ruju necropolis, which features 38 'domus de janas' (fairy houses) carved into the sandstone. The list also includes 16th-century Aragonese coastal towers and the Roman maritime villa of Sant'Imbenia, offering a comprehensive look at Sardinia's strategic and cultural history.

Sardinian Archaeological Treasures — Carte

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Palmavera Nuragic Site

The nuraghe Palmavera is an archaeological site located in the territory of Alghero, Sardinia.

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Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju

The necropolis of Anghelu Ruju is a pre-Nuragic archaeological site located north of the city of Alghero, Province of Sassari, Sardinia.

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Torre della Pegna

A 16th-century coastal watchtower situated on the limestone cliffs of Capo Caccia.

Gianni Careddu / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Torre di Porto Conte

A 16th-century Aragonese coastal tower located within the Porto Conte Regional Park.

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Complesso prenuragico di Monte Baranta

A pre-nuragic megalithic site featuring a massive fortified wall, a settlement, and a dolmen-like structure dating to the Copper Age.

Gianni Careddu / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Torre del Porticciolo

A 16th-century coastal tower overlooking the bay of Porticciolo, built as part of the Spanish maritime defense system.

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Sant'Imbenia villa romana

Remains of a Roman maritime villa and an adjacent Phoenician-Punic trading post dating back to the 9th century BC.

Elena0496 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Necropolis of Santu Pedru

The necropolis of Santu Pedru is an archaeological site of the municipality of Alghero, Sardinia.

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Nuraghe Nuragattoli

Ruins of a prehistoric stone tower from the Nuragic period.

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Nuraghe Risola

Ancient Nuragic stone tower located in the Alghero countryside.

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Nuraghe Serra Ona

Remains of a prehistoric Nuragic stone fortification.

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Nuraghe Loria

Prehistoric stone structure characteristic of the Nuragic civilization.

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Nuraghe Cubalciada

Archaeological remains of a Nuragic tower.

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Nuraghe Flumenelongu

Prehistoric Nuragic site located in the Flumenelongu area.

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Nuraghe Flumene Longu

Prehistoric Nuragic site located in the Flumenelongu area.