World Heritage Site:
Su Nuraxi di Barumini
Publication Year:
2020
Publication Type:
Book review
Publication Identifier:
WHE6D200C5A3F
Summary
A comprehensive methodological approach to studying Su Nuraxi di Barumini, a UNESCO-listed Bronze Age site in Sardinia, reveals significant insights into its architectural evolution and cultural significance. Giacomo Paglietti's 2018 work, reviewed by Tronchetti (2020), employs a multidisciplinary framework integrating archaeological analysis with historical context to reconstruct the site's development from its Neolithic origins through its Nuragic peak and beyond. The study highlights the site's adaptive reuse over millennia, offering new perspectives on Bronze Age urban planning and societal organization in the Mediterranean. By synthesizing data from excavations, architectural surveys, and comparative studies, Paglietti provides a nuanced understanding of Su Nuraxi di Barumini's role as both a defensive structure and a ceremonial center.
Citation
Tronchetti, C. (2020). Recensione a: Giacomo Paglietti, Su Nuraxi di Barumini. Un approccio metodologico, Arkadia Editore, Cagliari 2018, pp. 150, figg. 75, ISBN: 9788868511814. Layers. Archeologia Territorio Contesti, N. 5 (2020). https://doi.org/10.13125/2532-0289/4285