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LTrexenta boasts a rich patrimony of splendid monuments,
such as La Casa Ruda, a jewel inherited from the past.
An excursion in Trexenta has to include the Nuragic complex of Su Nuraxi
di Barumini.
The history of the Nuraghe at Barumini unravels in five phases since
the various elements which make up the complex date back to different
periods: the oldest part is the central tower (1500-1300 BC); the four
internal towers and one external were built later (1300-1100 BC); the
defence wall of the internal towers, a second boundary wall and some
village huts were constructed between VIII and VI cent. BC; whilst from
V to III cent. the huts were inhabited by peasants from the area who
modified the existing structures to make them habitable.
Before excavation work began, the Nuraghe was a mound of debris, on
the summit of which was found the remains of votive offerings for Demetra
and Core, two Roman Gods, suggesting that at some stage it was a Temple
in their honour. Later, in the period of the Roman Empire and up to
III cent. AD, the hill was used as a burial ground.
Another must while discovering the treasures of the area is a visit
to the Nuragic complex of Suelli, "Piscu", an authentic monument
of the past which has recently been restored for the benefit of tourists.
It consists of ramparts and four towers linked by a walk-way and is
surrounded by some huts in round and rectangular stones.
Continuing our tour of the historic monuments of the area, the Menhir
Park at Goni is well worth a visit as it is considered one of the most
interesting in Europe.
Experts believe that the site was used as far back as the late Neolithic
period as a place of worship. The oldest traces date back to the Ozieri
Culture (3500-300 BC). About fifty menhir have been found on these hills,
all isolated, in pairs, in front of tombs, or aligned from east to west.
Let us end our visit, which obviously cannot include everything, with
the "Domus De Janas", or fairy caves, at Corongiu and "S'acqua
Salida" at Pimentel.
The necropolis consists of eight tombs, in front of and above which
are the remains of ritual fires and cupel (small holes in the rock,
designed for the offerings).
Etched on the wall of an inner cell of a tomb there are traces of a
drawing of the symbol of the male divinity, the "Bull". One
can make out two bull-like heads forming a T, painted in dark ochre
and enclosed in a rectangle.
Let us not forget that Senorbì, the chief town of the area, is
rich in beautiful monuments, but it is also noted for its museums, such
as "Sa Domu Nostra", and above all because it is the home
of one of the most important wine co-operatives in Sardinia.
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