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The nuraghi are truncated cone-shaped, squat tower-shaped structures built by the Bronze Age and Iron Age peoples of Sardinia between 1500 and 500 BC, consisting of rows of stones placed on top of each other without a binder, and made with so-called cyclopean masonry. Approximately 7,000 nuraghi have survived on the island; these usually belonged to and protected a smaller territorial unit. The more complex nuraghi are real castles, where the central part is protected by corner towers and thick ramparts; the rooms located on several levels can be reached by internal stairs. In the central part of the Mediterranean region, the nuraghi civilization represented the megalithic tradition.

The German-language television series “Treasures of the World – Heritage of Humanity” – which I can recommend without reservation – devotes a quarter-hour report to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the “NURAGHI” in Sardinia and the traditional shepherds’ song known there as “Canto a Tenore”. The accompanying text to the programme states: “Over seven thousand round towers made of stone blocks weighing several tons are scattered across Sardinia. Often only the stumps of these megalithic buildings, known as nuraghi, remain. The first were built around 1400 BC. Small stones were placed between the mighty blocks, a construction method that made the stone towers safe from collapse." This article (episode 413 of the series) can be accessed in the ARD media library at the following link: => https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/schaetze-der-welt/sardinien/3sat/Y3JpZDovL3N3ci5kZS8xNTg4MzM5MA

Many paths begin from this church

A beautiful lake rich in fauna

Bridge no longer usable

Very nice square with many restaurants around it. In addition, performances etc. often take place on the square. The surrounding streets are hung with pretty colorful flags.

The Church of Santa Lucia is a small rural church (located on the Capoterra-Santadi provincial road). The structure is located near Sulcis Park, just a few kilometers from the WWF Monte Arcosu Nature Reserve and the Gutturu Mannu State Forest. Thanks to this privileged location, completely immersed in the beauty of the Sardinian landscape, it has always been a popular destination for out-of-town excursions organized by the residents of neighboring towns such as Uta, Capoterra, Assemini, Elmas and Cagliari. The original church was further forward than the current one and consisted of rough bricks and a loggia. Unfortunately, poor maintenance due to the progressive removal of these rural areas caused the church to fall into disrepair and as early as 1965 it was decided to proceed with the construction of the current one (inaugurated two years later). The foundations were dug by hand, the labor was free and the tiles were donated by a local company: the facade was built of cement bricks plastered on the outside, giving it an overall modest and sober appearance, typical of small rural communities. But it is only on August 20th of each year that the church of Santa Lucia shines again in all its splendour: on this day there are actually three days of celebration in which the population pays homage to the saint, with parties, sounds, dances and parades of the best Sardinian folk tradition. Source: https://monumentiaperti.com/it/monumenti/chiesa-di-santa-lucia-11/

You have reached the ford of the Rio Palaceris. This stretch of the trail is very beautiful to tackle with a full-sus.