Parco archeologico Nuraghe Losa

About the museum

Nuraghe Losa stands on the Abbasanta plateau, amid Mediterranean scrub, a short distance from the state road 131 between km 123 and km 124. It is a giant of black basalt, unique for its sinuous concave-convex profile, and was built in the Middle Bronze Age, when Nuragic civilisation was at its height. Its original name has been lost: “Losa”, meaning tomb in Sardinian, derives from the nearby cremation necropolis of the Roman imperial period.

It is a tholos nuraghe of complex type, with a trilobed plan. Beyond the high entrance threshold a corridor leads to the side chambers and the central chamber, with a pointed (ogival) vault; a helical staircase built into the thickness of the wall climbs to what remains of the upper floor, now thirteen metres high and originally about twenty. A second entrance to the north-west leads to the rear tower. On the outside a long stretch of the towered outer wall survives, together with a water cistern.

In front of the main entrance the assembly hut is well preserved, where ceremonies of worship were also held. At the foot of the nuraghe stood a village of huts covering three and a half hectares, still largely unexcavated and protected by a massive wall that has survived along its full length. The village was reused over time, until the early Middle Ages. The park also includes visitor facilities and offers guided tours and educational workshops; the same operator runs the META – Museo Etnografico di Abbasanta.

Highlights

• Tholos nuraghe of trilobed plan in black basalt, now 13 metres high
• Central chamber with pointed vault and helical staircase
• Towered outer wall with cistern
• Assembly hut in front of the entrance
• Village of huts covering three and a half hectares

Permanent exhibition

• Nuraghe Losa e villaggio – Route through the nuraghe, the outer wall and the village area, with information panels and guided tours.

Visitors per year

approx. 26,073

Admission & discounts

The ticket price does not change if you choose the guided tour. Free admission for children up to age 5, ICOM members and Ministry of Culture staff; the full ticket applies from age 14.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The park is accessible to pets (pet friendly); toilets are provided. Guided tours can also be requested in LIS.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The park offers educational workshops for schools and groups; admission is free up to age 5.

Getting there & parking

The nuraghe is a short distance from the state road 131 Carlo Felice, between km 123 and km 124.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Picnic area, toilets, bookshop, large car park and refreshment point.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The park offers the possibility of holding weddings at the nuraghe.

Plan your visit