Monte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia
Monte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia North Annex · Monte Site
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇮🇹 Sardinia, Sassari, Italy
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About Monte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia
Monte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia in Sardinia, Sassari, Italy is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 40.7910N 8.4490E controls access to Sardinia resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Sardinia, Sassari, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1998 survey
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Monte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia main structure
c. 1938
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1998–2013
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Monte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
40.7910° N · 8.4490° E · 346 m · 4 mapped features
Monte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
40.7918° N · 8.4499° EMonte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
40.7900° N · 8.4483° EMonte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
40.7925° N · 8.4502° EMonte d'Accoddi Platform II Sardinia — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
40.7894° N · 8.4479° E