Two engraved stones have resurfaced in the Ovodda area, bringing attention to a chapter in Sardinian prehistory that still needs to be explored. The artifacts, discovered by chance in the municipality, a few kilometers from the town, have been the focus of recovery operations since yesterday, led by the Archaeological Superintendence of the provinces of Sassari and Nuoro.
The discovery
The operation involved archaeologist Pina Corraine, conservator-restorer Sofia Bertolini, and technical assistant Giannella Peruzzu, who coordinated the recovery and transportation of the two artifacts. The engraved stones, boulders, steles, and other stone supports deliberately incised with signs and decorations are monuments of ancient craftsmanship whose meaning is still largely shrouded in mystery. The discovery was made by Vanni Sedda, a local citizen who, understanding the importance of the two artifacts, promptly reported the find. The recovery, according to the superintendency, represents only the first step in a process that will continue in the laboratories.
The two finds will undergo restoration and then be analyzed by specialists. The study could provide new information on the characteristics and context of the stones, contributing to a deeper understanding of human presence in the area since at least the 4th millennium BC.
Joint operation
The work was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the company LC Edilizia Srl, the Carabinieri of the local station, and the Municipality. "Our land continues to tell us its story, providing us with precious testimonies of a distant past," said Mayor Ilenia Vacca. "We are proud to have participated in the operations. We thank the Superintendency for the protection and restoration work and all those who collaborated, especially Vanni for his dedication to the town and his strong civic sense. This is an extraordinary discovery for Ovodda, which moves us and reminds us of the value of our roots and the importance of preserving and enhancing them." Work will now continue with conservation activities and the study of the finds. Once the work is completed, the two stones will be returned to public use in their original location.
