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Photo: Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 40°18′22″ N, 9°34′31″ E
History and description
The Motorra Dolmen (Italian: Dolmen di Motorra) is a Bronze Age tomb or dolmen situated in the comune of Dorgali in the Province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy.
Location
The dolmen is situated 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the north of Dorgali on the S125 road towards Orosei. A sign by the side of the road marks the track that leads to the dolmen. A few kilometres away is the Ispinigoli Cave.
Description
The dolmen consists of an entranceway that leads to a polygonal chamber. The eight upright stones of the chamber support an almost circular slab of schist. The dolmen is one of many ancient sites around Dorgali, and is one of the best preserved dolmens in Sardinia. Finds of pottery have linked the dolmen to the Ozieri culture of the Bronze (or Chalcolithic) age, and is dated to around 2800 BC.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dolmen di Motorra?
Dolmen di Motorra is in Dorgali, in the province of Nuoro (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.30621, 9.57523.
What else is there to see near Dolmen di Motorra?
Nearby you’ll find: Castro di Dorgali (1.9 km away), Dolmen di Monte Longu (3.8 km away), Serra Orrios (4.4 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 2 photos
- Dorgali - Dolmen di Motorra (02) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dorgali - Dolmen di Motorra (01) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences