Serramanna

The firsts settlements in the territory of Serramanna, in South Sardinia, are dated between the Recent and Final Neolithic and the Chalcolithic Age, characterized respectively by the Ozieri and Monte Claro cultures. The most important finds are the Neolithic village of Cuccuru Ambudu and the menhir Perda Fitta (literally stone stuck). This is a 145 cm high granite mass partially chiseled on its surface, featuring 10 hollowed-out cup-marks as a proto-anthropomorphic representation of the female deity’s breasts.

The most significant find from the Nuragic period is the nuraghe brought to light during the restoration works of the church of Saint Lucia; less important are instead the other nuraghi in the area of Saint Luxeria, Su Muntonali and Bruncu Gattus.

During the Roman era the area of Serramanna was very populated, as attested by the evidence coming from the ruins of the settlements; the Archaeological Museum of Cagliari preserves the relics found on the remains of the settlements. During the Roman and Byzantine eras, the village was a very important center for agricultural production.

Picture: Church of Saint Maria

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