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Photo: Rafael Brix, CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Archaeological site
Nuragic complex of Sa Sedda e Sos Carros
Archeological site in Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 40°15′29″ N, 9°29′10″ E
History and description
The Nuragic complex of sa Sedda 'e sos Carros is an archaeological site located in the territory of Oliena, in the Lanaittu Valley, in the province of Nuoro.
The name in Sardinian language means "the passing point of the wagons".
Archaeology
The site, which counts numerous huts, dates back to the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age, and is of particular importance because of the melting slides that witness major metallurgical activities. Of great importance is the presence of a roundhouse with basin, one of the best preserved of nuragic Sardinia. The structure is a fountain which worked through a hydraulic implant. Water arrived through the mouth of ram shaped protomes into the central basin thanks to a water raceway and lead pipes coming out of the protomes.
The site was also a metallurgical center provided with a foundry; iron slags were in fact recovered during archaeological excavations.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nuragic complex of Sa Sedda e Sos Carros?
Nuragic complex of Sa Sedda e Sos Carros is in Oliena, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.25806, 9.48611.
What are the opening hours of Nuragic complex of Sa Sedda e Sos Carros?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Every day: Open 24 hours. Always check the official website before your visit.
Is Nuragic complex of Sa Sedda e Sos Carros wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is not wheelchair accessible.
What else is there to see near Nuragic complex of Sa Sedda e Sos Carros?
Nearby you’ll find: Corbeddu Cave (400 m away), Tiscali (1.9 km away), Dolmen di Motorra (9.3 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- Dorgali MonteTului pano — Rafael Brix, CC BY 2.5
- 14 689 Istipore-Tal — Falk2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dorgali - Monte Tului (01) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences