Among the rolling slopes overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Cagliari and the valley traversed by the Rio Giampera, within the territory of Sarroch, stands one of the most distinguished testimonies of ancient Nuragic Sardinia, namely the Sa Domu 'e S'Orcu nuraghe.
This fortified complex develops with a plan formed by two large main towers, joined together by robust walls that enclose a central open courtyard space.
The construction rests upon the older tower, built with massive, barely hewn blocks of stone arranged in horizontal rows. Inside this cell with a vaulted ceiling are the remains of the staircase that once led up to the upper terrace, while alongside it develops the second tower added at a later time. In the central courtyard open the entrances to the various rooms and several niches carved into the walls, which display remarkable care in design.
The site was the subject of important excavation investigations in 1924, conducted by the celebrated archaeologist Antonio Taramelli, who studied its complex structural consistency. The research conducted in the area has brought to light material evidence and ceramic fragments documenting the long occupation of the complex throughout the Nuragic age, revealing its strategic and residential importance.
Explored and protected for its invaluable historical value, the complex dominates a wide panorama stretching from the hills to the sea, recounting the ingenuity of ancient populations and their deep bond with the territory.
