The Sirai nuraghe is a complex that was of great importance for the nearby area. It is about one kilometre south-east of Monte Sirai; it has been the place of investigation of vital importance in recent years, carried out and coordinated by the archaeologist Carla Perra.

Figs. 1-2 - Map and aerial view of the Sirai nuraghe (PERRA 2012, figs. 1-2)

The monument stands over a pre-existing Nuragic wall. Its buildings are detailed, some strictly Nuragic, others Phoenician. It has been defined as a “Eastern-style fortress” as it was built and developed at the end of that period, then continued through the next century to the full Archaic period. The items found in this extraordinary site clearly show meetings and “mixings”, known as “hybridations” between Nuragic culture and Phoenician culture, contributing to explaining the same situation in the nearby Monte Sirai settlement.

Figs. 3-4 - Local, hybrid and Phoenician pottery (PERRA 2012, figs. 7; 9)

A bronze dagger with a moulded head, typical of the weapons of a Nuragic warrior and found in other meeting places, such as the sacred centre of Antas, near Fluminmaggiore, was found close to the nuraghe.

Fig. 5 - Nuragic dagger (PERRA 2012, fig. 6).