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Neptune's Grotto. One of the most popular places of interest on the Island of Sardinia. |
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There are many weird and wonderful shapes in the Grotta di Nettuno
such as organ pipes and cathedral columns. |
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Although Neptune's Grotto is situated at sea level the main cave in the complex contains a large freshwater lagoon. |
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Escala del Cabirol or literally "Goat Steps".
656 stone steps lead down to the Grotto entrance. |
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The steps down to the Grotto from the top of Capo Caccia
were first hewn out of the cliff side in 1954. |
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The Nuraghic complex of Nuraghe di Palmavera is located
between Fertilia and Porte Conte. |
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The Capanna delle Riunioni is the name of the largest hut and thought
to be the village meeting place. |
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At the centre of the Nuraghe di Palmavera complex
is a palace dating back to the 1300s BC. |
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Situated near Alghero airport at Fertilia,
Anghelu Ruju is a necropolis dating back to the Late Neolithic. |
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Discovered in 1903 after the land was
purchased by a Sardinian winery, periodic excavation continued until 1967. |
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Anghelu Ruju consists of 37 burial chambers. Decorations include carvings of bulls
heads, circles and crescents. |
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Two types of tomb make up the site and these are
distinguished by differing styles of entrance. |
