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Archaeology
The first human settlements were Neolithic (IV millennium
before Christ). The nuraghic civilisation developed in
Sardinia in the II millennium BC and continued for over
1,500 years. This culture takes its name from its most
typical monument: the nuraghe, an impressive tower building
in the shape of a truncated cone. Losa di Abbasanta, the
most important nuraghe, is about 35 kilometres away. The
sacred well used for the cult of the waters of Santa
Cristina di Paulilatino is from the same period and stands
25 km away.
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The Phoenician town of Tharros stands on the southern tip of the Sinis
peninsula. It is a natural port, protected against winds. In the past
this allowed ships to moor in all weathers. The Romanesque-Pisa style
basilica of Santa Giusta, erected in 1135-1145, stands 3 km to the south
of Oristano, and testifies to the former importance of the town bearing
that name.
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