Archaeology and History
Muravera: a bit 'of history
For anyone visiting the beautiful Costarei, is a must have some knowledge of history muraverese, as to know the past will be easier to appreciate the present and imagine the future. It 'probably a time Muravera directly facing the sea, and almost certainly due to constant attacks from the sea withdrew back to the coast at least a mile of verdant countryside and fragrant, home to beautiful gardens planted with citrus.
It was probably the River Saeprus, now known as Rio Picocca to give his name to the region at the center of which lies the enchanting and fragrant Muravera, the Sarrabus. There are also alternative theories to see hidden in the patterns of the ancient word Sarrabus "is arabus”, the ancient and fierce invaders.
Obviously anyone who is interested to trace the history muraverese can visit the many archaeological residues that dot the surrounding area, and speak of a past never quite forgotten. The district has a wealth of muraverese Domus de Janas, the most famous fairy houses, or menhir that these premises were most commonly stones fitter, stones stuck in the ground which joined heaven and earth to which even today look. And then of course who can forget the nuraghes. There are several in the area, many of which partly collapsed, but still full of charm and suggestion that in the distant past had to give. If they can visit the wonderful places in Monte Nai, where he still remains traces of the ancient Punic step.
Muravera: Old Town
Guests of small and sparkling Costa Rei for this summer? Slowly discover that not only sea and spectacular nightlife, but the surroundings have much to offer those who like to turn, explore, discover. And the discovery of center of Muravera is bound to brighten your holiday, giving him a touch of charm and appeal that will make a difference in most. Bring a camera and lots toward the center muraverese. There is no ideal time to visit, it is true that with the sunset sky and ancient alleys are tinged with a charm superfine impossible to forget.
San Nicola di Bari first of all will welcome. E 'in a religious building exquisite late Gothic, built back in the sixteenth century. The nave by a fine show immediately if, embraced by the side chapels ceiling with ribbed vaults and cross embroidered. Will retain your attention for a long time which is then stolen from the main altar dated 1767, by opulent furnishings and two precious Baroque altarpieces. There is also a tasty legend that tells of the crucifix of the church: This was donated by a citizen kidnapped during the Saracen invasions and later released. The workmanship is exquisite and his timing is around the beginning of 1600.
The former town hall is a short walk from the church. It has recently been the subject of a massive restructuring that has altered the appearance, What can not be said that instead of Portico Petretto who turns out a little by surprise, wandering around with their noses in the air among the narrow streets citizens.
It was built in the late nineteenth century and looks like from inside the arc through a small hall balcony that connects two rich town houses.
In Via Roma, central, you will instead see the lovely home of the Family Zedda incorporating in it a fascinating Roman cistern which has still been very good probably because until the late eighteenth century used to gather, maintain and distribute the abundant rainwater.
Monuments of Muravera
Quite a few of the architectural beauty that for centuries have been found to convey in the area of Muravera, and that we still have a chance to visit. What is surprising at first sight, reading documents 
drafted by the Pisan, So is the presence of well- 13 churches. It is clear that very little that was more than enough in the subsistence economy, was invested, willy-nilly, in the construction of churches. What to denote the degree of Christianization of the area. Today we still have the opportunity to visit well 5 of these ancient churches. Two of these are situated in the town and specifically San Nicola di Bari and Saint Lucia, while the other three are dedicated to rural San Giovanni Battista, in Santa Maria and Sant'Antioco. Of great interest also 
coastal towers, built between the fourteenth and the eighteenth century with the aim of defending the coasts of Muravera and not only from the pirate raids, imaginary beasts that we can, bloody and sudden. Interesting to note that these structures were all communicating with each other through smoke signals in the morning and at night by the fire, as well as it should be a time for nuraghe. It will be possible to go through that passage of revisiting the story towers that still give a fine show when in the territory of Muravera, such as Tower of Ten Horses, Salinas Tower and the Tower of Monti Ferru. Do not forget the Portico Petretto and Home is the de Candelajus, typical house style sarrabese, belonged to the family Pilia dating back to 1790 about. The house pours still in excellent condition, and again today to visit you will have the opportunity to know the family that lived there, their customs and habits. The Portico pretectum is the construction of the seventeenth century, stone monument topped with a bow, the other side of which opened 4 small arms. It is said to have been built by the family Petretto and was originally given the function to connect the two houses of the family, who were on opposite sides of the road. Very useful for a rainy day, abundant in the area. Today there is only one of the houses put on notice that the porch.
Claudia Zedda
Archeology. (Muravera)
The territory is rich in archaeological residues, often located in inaccessible areas to reach, that inform us of an era even earlier than nuragica. These structures are now hidden by vegetation, but still solid and stable, carved in stone or made by the same. The first structures of which are certainly intend to speak Domus de Janas. The Sardinians understood as the small houses of the fairies who lived in places away from the villages. Here's the show I think the folklore Janas most of the time, as to be of small size, divine or demonic creatures. The moral character generally implies the beauty or ugliness of mysterious creatures, beautiful when good, Cruel horrifying when. In truth the domus would be established between the funerary structures fourth and third millennium BC. by people who ran into Sardinia across the seas, peaceful, probably vote for a cult of sun, of bull and moon (cults spread throughout the Mediterranean), that seems to have communicated to the ancient Sardinian.
Of great archaeological interest also appear to be the menhirs, the stones fitter, as are most commonly appointed in Sardinia. This would be megalithic stones, planted in the ground. There are completely smooth, that reflect clearly a phallic symbol, while others will bear the sign of female fertility, breasts, going to represent the goddess, Mother Goddess. Constructed images from around the 3300-2500 aC, were worshiped long, so much so that even Gregory the Great in 594 dC. wrote to Ospitone, he, unique among the Sardinians not worship stones as, would help in the heavy work of Christianization.
The area is also rich in nuraghes, that were built in Sardinia between the 1800 aC. since the sixth century BC. Punic ruins are visible in the one specimen age was represented by Fortress “Baccu Monte Nai” dating from the fifth century. AC. The work of colonization by the Romans, Isecolo occurred in BC, is present in the remains of several villages.
To Visit:
- Domus de Janas di Monte Nai
- Megalithic “Cuili Piras”
- Megalithic complex “Pool King”
- Megalithic “Nuraghe Scalas”
- Megalithic “Cabin On Entu”
- Nuraghe Murtagh
- Nuraghe “S’Acqua Seccis”
- Nuraghe “Ponzianu”
- Nuraghe Sa Spadula
- Tomb “Arcu Ziu Marinu
- Tomb “Arcu Ziu Marinu
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Bidd'è Putzi (Villaputzu)
In the territory which today is known as the Villaputzu are absolutely clear and still see the remains pre-and post nuragici, evidence of the importance of the territory since antiquity had. On the hill of Santa Maria there was the first Phoenician settlement, where we can still find the Acropolis Sarcapos. Most likely the residential center was moved slightly due to constant raids by the Arab Marine completed. The new Villaputzu will be built in an area not visible from the sea. The district known as the Santa Mariedda, is a reminder of that first settlement that is 
was created after the move. The documents of Villaputzu speak, attest to the constant changes in the name of the village, and this was attributed to the different cultural influences and cultures that have followed in Sardinia. It is a document from the 1120 AD of the country to be appointed as “Court of Victoria de Sancta Villapupia ", then follow Villa Extinct, Pupussi, Pupusti, Pupuci, Putzi. The last name is left to designate the country, Bidd'è Putzi, which was to become Villaputzu. Villaputzu you start to talk seriously when it became a fief of Genoa, and it was one of the best territories in the area for the cultivation of wheat, vegetable, barley and vegetables in general, Having regard to the highly fertile ground. Also present in the territory of Villaputzu a site for export of coral, that was then called, just for the quality of its territories, Porto Corallo. The Aragonese upset the structure of the small and prosperous town, changing history and destiny. Still remains famous as the homeland and other excellent players Launeddas.
Claudia Zedda