Gremanu

The nuragic sanctuary of Gremanu is a sacred nuragic area located in the territory of Fonni, in the province of Nuoro.

Gremanu
LocationFonni, Sardinia, Italy
TypeVillage
History
PeriodsBronze Age
CulturesNuragic civilization

The site, dating back to the late Bronze Age and located at more than 1000 m altitude, is made up of a stone huts village and several sacred buildings enclosed in a rectangular enclosure devoted to the cult of the waters, including a megaron temple and a particular circular temple. The sanctuary is refurnished by an aqueduct, the only known example of a Nuragic aqueduct. The settlement covers more than 7 hectares.

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