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Guided tour by Land Rover to the "Valle di Lanaitho" in the region of Oliena (important both for its nature and archaeology), proceeding with a walk of approximately 1.20h to the nuraghic village of "Tiscali", and then to the nuraghic settlement "Sedda de Sos Carros". |
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Lanaittu Valley From the spring a short road runs through the Lanaittu valley. The valley stretches out for about seven kilometres between the Monte Uddé range and the Monte Gutturgios range, reaching the feet of Monte Tiscali. In ancient times, several important settlements were created in this region due to its position, difficult to reach and therefore easy to defend. Nowadays there are lots of traces of the ancient settlements. Flora and fauna are the perfect frame of the place, enhancing the charm of these natural corners. Another interesting characteristic of this region are the several caves, dolinas, chasms created by karst phenomena and the erosion of ancient streams, long-since disappeared. The nuraghic village of Sa Sedda 'e Sos Carros Il percorso prosegue all'interno della valle sino ad incontrare il villaggio nuragico di Sa Sedda 'e Sos Carros. Scoperto alcune decine di anni fa, il complesso si suppone contasse circa 200 capanne e ospitasse una popolazione di 500 persone. La presenza di alcune grotte funerarie e un'officina per la fusione dei metalli costituiscono gli elementi di maggior interesse del luogo: nei pressi del villaggio sono state rinvenute scorie e avanzi della lavorazione del bronzo, manufatti della stessa lega e persino stampi e crogioli in trachite. |
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Tiscali Going further, as far as the boundary with Supramonte di Dorgali, rises Monte Tiscali, on the peak of which there is the famous dolina. It was created by the collapse of the vault of an ancient cave. The Tiscali village, built inside, is thought to date back to the VI century BC. It was discovered at the end of 1800 during the deforestation of the area. At that time, the village was intact, with two agglomerates of truncated-cone and quadrangular huts made of stones and mud, with architraves made of juniper wood. Here the nuraghic civilization resisted for centuries against the Roman invasions. Starting from the 30's, grave robbers' and visitors' incursions reduced this site to few remains. Nevertheless, this place is unique and unforgettable thanks to its atmosphere, colours of the limestone and centuries-old holm oaks. |
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of Su Bentu and Sa Oche Close to this archaeological site there are the caves of Su Bentu and Sa Oche. The subterranean lakes of the latter have always been an important water source for the area. It is thought that the ancient populations venerated the water with propitiatory rites inside the cave. There was a phenomenon at the centre of these rites, still visible today: about every year, after copious and sudden storms, enormous amounts of water push air down into the depths of the cave, pressing it so hard that air flows out with strong blows and deafening roars, before the arrival of the impetuous flood. |
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