Funtana Coberta (Sardinian: Sa Funtana Coberta) is a holy pit (subterranean temple) in Sarrabus-Gerrei, a traditional subregion of Sardinia, Italy. Dating to c. 1200–850 BC, it is included in the territory of Ballao, in the province of Cagliari. It was excavated in 1918 by Antonio Taramelli, and again in 1994 by Maria Rosaria Manunza.

Funtana Coberta
Covered entrance to the sacred well
Funtana Coberta is located in Sardinia
Funtana Coberta
Shown within Sardinia
LocationComune di Ballao, province of Cagliari
RegionSardegna
Typewell
History
PeriodsNuragic civilization
CulturesNuragic
Site notes
Excavation datesAntonio Taramelli; Maria Rosaria Manunza.
Public accessyes
WebsiteBallao, Pozzo Sacro di Funtana Coberta
Reconstruction of Funtana Coberta Well

It is composed of roughly parallelepiped-shaped limestone rocks, with a length of 10.60 m.

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Sources

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  • Lilliu, Giovanni (1980). La civiltà dei Sardi. Turin: ERI Edizioni RAI.

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