Nuragic Civilization: The Megalithic Island of Sardinia

Nuragic Civilization: The Megalithic Island of Sardinia

Skira • Skira

ISBN-10: 885724556X · ISBN-13: 978‑8857245560 · 2021

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A revelatory guide to one of the oldest and most mysterious civilizations of the MediterraneanWith no written record of their own, the Nuragic civilization has long remained shrouded in mystery to contemporary scholars. The ancient Mediterranean civilization is thought to have occupied what is present-day Sardinia from the Bronze Age to 238 BCE, and it takes its name from the Sardinian word for the monument considered most representative of the culture: the nuragheé. A nuraghe is a towering fortress constructed of large stone slabs stacked on top of one another, rough-hewn or cut with varying degrees of regularity, each containing one or more chambers. Over 7,000 nuraghi dot the island, along with other structures such as sacred springsé and giantsé tombs. This book guides readers on a tour back in time through several European cities, exploring archaeological sites and uncovering the secrets of this enigmatic society with stunning photography accompanied by historical research.

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