Nurallao facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nurallao
Nuradda
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| Comune di Nurallao | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.7 km2 (13.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 403 m (1,322 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 1,356 |
| • Density | 39.08/km2 (101.21/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Nurallaesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08030
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| Dialing code | 0782 |
Nurallao, known as Nuradda in the sardinian language, is a small town in Italy. It is called a comune (municipality) in Italy. This means it is a local government area.
Nurallao is located on the island of Sardinia. Sardinia is a large island west of mainland Italy. The town is part of the Province of South Sardinia. It is about 60 kilometers (about 37 miles) north of Cagliari. Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia.
Nurallao shares its borders with a few other towns. These towns include Isili, Laconi, and Nuragus.
Ancient History: The Giants' Tomb of Aiodda
One of the most famous places near Nurallao is the site of Aiodda. This area is known for its "Giants' grave". These graves are very old. They were built during the Nuragic civilisation.
The Nuragic civilization was an ancient culture in Sardinia. It existed from about 1800 BC to 250 AD. The people built special stone structures called nuraghe. They also built large tombs.
A "Giants' tomb" is a type of ancient burial chamber. It is made from large stones, called megalithic stones. These tombs were used to bury many people. They are called "Giants' tombs" because of their huge size. People used to think giants built them.
The tomb at Aiodda shows how skilled the Nuragic people were. It helps us learn about their beliefs and how they lived long ago.
