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Tamuli

Tamuli

Macomer (NU)

The archaeological site of Tamuli is situated on the highland plateau near Macomer, an area with a high density of Bronze Age nuraghi. The site itself consists of a nuraghe, the remains of a settlement and three Tombe di Giganti, and six menhirs.

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The archaeological site of Tamuli is located just south of Macomer on the highland plateau between Abbasanta and Macomer. title=The archaeological site of Tamuli is located just ...
There are three Giants tombs at Tamuli, what is left are mere traces of these tombs. This is the first of three tombs. title=There are three Giants tombs at Tamuli, what ...
You can see the form, although from above using the satellite imagery the basic form is much clearer, which resembles a bull's head. The entrance of the tomb is in the center of a half-circle of stones and consists of an extended chamber of varying length. title=You can see the form, although from above ...
a view of the entrance and central part of the tomb. On the left in the background another nuraghe nearby. title=a view of the entrance and central part ...
A view of the Tomb of the Giant from behind. title=A view of the Tomb of the Giant ...
The second Tomb of the Giants. Here you can see part of the pavement of the chamber still in place. title=The second Tomb of the Giants. Here you ...
A close-up of the stones that were used for the tomb. title=A close-up of the stones that were used ...
Of the third grave only the central part is present and the two wings that form the semicircular front court are missing. It is not known whether this grave never may have been finished or was dismantled more than the others. title=Of the third grave only the central part ...
The central chamber of the third grave. title=The central chamber of the third grave.
The menhirs at Tamuli, they stand next to the first of the graves. There are six menhirs, three female and three male symbolic figures. title=The menhirs at Tamuli, they stand next to ...
Three of the six menhirs are considered representations of females (god or entity of worship) title=Three of the six menhirs are considered representations ...
Three menhirs are considered to be masculine symbols title=Three menhirs are considered to be masculine symbols
The nuraghe itself is largely demolished and cannot be visited. It is built on top of the hill near the tombs and menhirs. title=The nuraghe itself is largely demolished and cannot ...
The nuraghe seen from the southwest side title=The nuraghe seen from the southwest side
At the foot of the nuraghe there are several huts. In june it is mostly covered with stonecrop and there is a rich vegetation still green. Only the moss is dried out and brown. title=At the foot of the nuraghe there are ...
Another hut near nuraghe Tamuli. These huts were used throughout history by peasants and shepherds. title=Another hut near nuraghe Tamuli. These huts were ...

Address: Along the SP43 Macomer to Santu Lussurgiu, turn at Sant'Antonio and follow signs

Openingtimes: 09:00 to half an hour before sunset

Prices: not given

Tel.: 347 9481337

Web site: Esedra Escursioni

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The information has been updated for 2016 but prices and opening hours may vary.

Last updated 30/08/2016

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