The archaeological excavation of the Nuraghe of Tanca Manna (Nuoro, Sardinia). Preliminary report of the 2013-2014 campaigns

Abstract

The paper deals with the results of two field seasons (2013 and 2014) of researches carried out in the nuragic settlement of Tanca Manna in Nuoro, made of a small nuraghe and several dwellings. The settlement belongs to the earliest phase of the nuragic civilization, confirmed by several rectangular structures, different in plan from the circular huts widespread from late Middle Bronze Age and Final Bronze Age in Sardinia. The dating to the earliest and central phases of BM is confirmed by ceramics of Sa Turricula phase and by the absence of Recent Bronze Age markers in stratigraphic contexts. The research project is the result of a collaboration between the University of Bologna and Comune of Nuoro designated to the valorization of the municipal park Su Nuraghe. The projects includes besides the excavation activities, a laboratory of experimental archaeology and several opportunities for didactic presentation for schoolchildren and citizens, taking advantage of the favorable position inside the modern town.