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Photo: Aschy, CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Archaeological site
Dòmu d’Urxia
Archaeological site in Esterzili, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 39°44′55″ N, 9°19′38″ E
History and description
The megaron temple of Domu de Orgia (Sardinian: "house of Orgia") is an important nuragic archaeological site located in the territory of Esterzili, in the Province of South Sardinia.
Description
The temple was built over a pre-existing Nuragic village during the late Bronze Age, near the end of the 13th century BCE and is the largest of the standing megaron temples on Sardinia. A low, elliptical stone wall encloses the main building, which is rectangular and measures 7.79 meters by 22 meters. The wall and temple building are constructed from schist stone. The interior of the temple consists of two rooms preceded by an in antis vestibule.
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Photos
Getting there
BetilliTrain, nearest
5.5 km as the crow flies
Dòmu d’Urxia
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore archaeological sites in Sardinia
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dòmu d’Urxia?
Dòmu d’Urxia is in Esterzili, in the province of Sud Sardegna (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 39.74869, 9.32724.
What else is there to see near Dòmu d’Urxia?
Nearby you’ll find: Sadali (8.5 km away), Nuraghe Arrubiu (9.9 km away), Nuraghe Pranu (10.6 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
- Domu de orgia — Aschy, CC BY 3.0
- Esterzili - Tempio di Domu de Orgia - 2023-09-17 21-08-17 001 — Francescomanconiquesada, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Offerenti maschili in bronzo — Alessandra Imbellone, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences