Perched on a rise just meters from the sea in the renowned locality of Cea, within the municipal territory of Bari Sardo, the Sellersu nuraghe rises as a watchful stone observatory overlooking the Ogliastra coastline.
The structure takes advantage of its immediate proximity to the coast to guarantee an unobstructed view over the waters and the surrounding countryside, highlighting its role as a maritime and territorial outpost during the most flourishing phases of the Sardinian Early Bronze Age.
Built with imposing blocks of local stone laid dry, Sellersu retains solid lines that resist the wind and sea salt. Despite partial collapses due to the passing of centuries, the plan and residual volume of the tower allow visitors to clearly grasp the effectiveness of Nuragic building techniques, designed by builders of the era to combine structural stability, longevity, and a direct defensive function along the coast.
Reaching this monument just a step away from the famous sands and red sea stacks of Cea offers a straightforward and immediate glimpse into ancient life along the coastal strip of Sardinia. The Sellersu nuraghe remains a precious piece in the history of Bari Sardo, where stone sculpted by time dialogues directly with the scent of the Mediterranean maquis and the azure reflection of the adjacent sea.
