The Nuragic swords of Monte sa Idda have returned home . After one hundred and ten years from their discovery, the community of Decimoputzu, for one day, was able to appreciate one of its most precious treasures.
The ceremony took place yesterday morning, when the three bronze artifacts, preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Cagliari, were exhibited in the hall of the town's socio-cultural center. "It was a success," said Mayor Antonino Munzittu, after the exhibition closed. "It also made me happy to see the participation of so many young people, these events are aimed at them, so that they can learn about our history and our origins."
The administration has focused a lot on culture, this is the third exhibition of the project “Return home” that has been held in the last three years. The first was the exhibition of the mother goddess, symbol of the country, found at the end of the 19th century, together with other finds from the Middle Neolithic. The set of copper swords and daggers, dating back to over 3500 years ago, and found in the hypogeum of Sant'Iroxi in 1987, could be admired last year.
The event was attended by archaeologist Francesco Muscolino, director of the National Museums of Cagliari, Sandro Dettori, professor of rural landscapes at the University of Cagliari, Davide Schirru, archaeologist and official of the National Museums of Cagliari, and finally Maria Antonietta Mongiu, archaeologist and member of the Board of Directors of the National Museums of Cagliari.
The event confirms the great attention towards the historical and archaeological heritage, of which this territory is rich.
