Santuario nuragico di Janna 'e Pruna
Nuragic sanctuary on Monte Senes, at Irgoli, with a temple, sacred enclosures and the nearby sacred spring of Su Notante, on an ancient mountain route.
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About the museum
The Nuragic sanctuary of Janna 'e Pruna and Su Notante consists of a series of monuments set at different heights along the summit stretch of a mountain route, between the small valley of the Riu Remulis and the pass of Janna 'e Pruna. It lies about 12 kilometres from Irgoli, along the road to Norghio, in a natural setting of granite rocks and Mediterranean scrub.
The route followed a natural way linking the valley of the Riu Cedrino with that of the Riu Siniscola, communication routes from the coast into the interior of the island, and the sacred complex was its focal point. The archaeological area stands on Monte Senes, in a commanding position above the Cedrino valley with a view as far as the Gulf of Orosei, and comprises two sacred enclosures, a temple and other buildings linked to the activities of the sanctuary.
The temple, built of well-worked granite blocks laid in regular courses, opens onto an almost rectangular forecourt that leads to a circular cella with a central hearth and a seat along the wall. Excavations have yielded fragments of impasto pottery and bronze votive offerings, including a votive sword, a tanged dagger, the antler of a deer from a bronze figurine and a fragment of a copper ingot. The sacred spring of Su Notante, built over a perennial source, was dedicated to the cult of water.
Highlights
- Nuragic temple of granite blocks with a circular cella
- Two sacred enclosures on Monte Senes
- Bronze votive offerings: votive sword, dagger and figurine with deer antler
- Sacred spring of Su Notante
- View over the Cedrino valley and the Gulf of Orosei
Permanent exhibition
- Santuario nuragico di Janna 'e Pruna – Route through the archaeological area with the temple, the sacred enclosures and the buildings of the sanctuary on Monte Senes; the spring of Su Notante completes the itinerary.
- Operated by
- Comune di Irgoli
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Reduced | €1teachers of all levels, students, over-60s and residents |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission for children not of school age. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Groups | –Free for accompanying persons of groups of more than 15 visitors. |
The ticket is combined: with the same ticket one visits the Nuragic sanctuary and the Antiquarium comunale. Free admission also for tourist guides and other licensed interpreters and for staff of the archaeological superintendencies.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The site is listed as suitable for families, with educational workshops for schools and for accompanied children.
Getting there & parking
The sanctuary is about 12 kilometres from Irgoli, along the Irgoli–Norghio road.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The site offers a professional multilingual guide and educational workshops for schools and for children accompanied by their families. |
