Esterzili (Città Metropolitana di Cagliari)
Domu de Orgia
In the Barbagia di Seulo, the nuragic sanctuary of Domu de Orgia is the largest rectangular temple brought to light so far in Sardinia.
THE LARGEST MEGARON TEMPLE
The complex stands on Monte Santa Vittoria, in the territory of Esterzili, in an area rich in domus de janas, nuraghi, temples and giants’ tombs.
Domu de Orgia develops around the megaron temple, built in the Recent Bronze Age (1350-1150 BC) over an earlier nuragic village.
Today the temple forecourt, the entrance with lintel and the two inner rectangular rooms can be seen.
After the nuragic phase the place continued to be frequented in Roman times.
DOMU DE ORGIA
DATING
14th–12th century BC Recent Bronze Age; Roman frequentation
TYPE
Megaron temple With sacred enclosure (temenos)
DIMENSIONS
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STATE OF PRESERVATION
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OTHER MONUMENTS AT THE SITE
Elliptical enclosure, forecourt, two inner rooms
FINDS
Pottery, miniature objects, votive bronzes, Roman coins
ENVIRONMENT
Monte Santa Vittoria Barbagia di Seulo
VISITABLE
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SERVICES
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ACCESSIBILITY
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THE SITE
The sanctuary combines architecture and finds that preserve the memory of a sacred place: refined pottery, miniature objects and numerous votive bronzes.
THE TERRITORY
The temple stands in a mountainous area of the Barbagia di Seulo, near a path used by livestock in transhumance.