10/21/2026
It’s Wondrous Wednesday at Spectacular Journeys, and today we’re recalling our visit to one of Sardinia’s greatest mysteries—the nuraghi. More than 7,000 nuraghi are still known across Sardinia today, while archaeologists believe there may originally have been even more scattered throughout the island. These extraordinary stone towers were built by the Nuragic civilization beginning more than 3,500 years ago, using massive stones fitted together without mortar. Their exact purpose is still debated, adding to the mystery of one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating ancient cultures.
The most important and best-preserved example is Su Nuraxi di Barumini, Sardinia’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its massive central tower originally stood more than 18 meters high and was surrounded by four additional towers, defensive walls, courtyards and an extensive village of circular stone dwellings. Walking through its narrow passages and ancient chambers is like stepping back thousands of years in time and discovering another remarkable side of Sardinia beyond its spectacular coastline.