Supramonte
Supramonte | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Monte Corrasi |
Elevation | 1,463 m (4,800 ft) |
Geography | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sardinia |
Range coordinates | 40°14.6′N 9°25.9′E / 40.2433°N 9.4317°E |
The Supramonte is a mountain range located in central-eastern Sardinia, Italy. It lies northeast of the Gennargentu massif, traveling eastwards until it reaches the Tyrrhenian Sea at the Gulf of Orosei. It has an area of about 35,000 hectares, encompassing most of the territories of the comuni (municipalities) of Baunei, Dorgali, Oliena, Orgosolo and Urzulei. The populated areas of these comuni lie at the borders of the Supramonte, which, for the most part, is a largely uninhabited area of sharp limestone cliffs and deep, lush canyons.
Geography
Its highest peak is
Archeology
In prehistoric times, the Supramonte area was more densely populated than it is today, as attested by traces of at least 76 villages, 46 nuraghes, 14 dolmens, 40 Giants' graves, 17 holy wells and 3 megalithic walls. Notable archeological sites include the village of Serra Orrios (located slightly north of the northern edge of the limestone lands), which contained about 70 circular huts and two megaron-like temples, and the nuraghe village of Tiscali, located in a strategically high position between the valleys of Lanaittu and Oddoene.
See also
External links
- Gorropu.info - Official website of the most spectacular canyon in Europe (in English)
- Regional website for tourism (in English)
- Page at the website of the municipality of Dorgali (in Italian)
- Website with texts and photos by naturalist D. Ruiu (in Italian)