The Funtana Cuberta well - Ballao


The Funtana Cuberta well, dating back to the Nuragic Age, about 2000 B.C, lies just a few kilometres from the town of Ballao.

The well consists of a partially subterranean cell, where spring water accumulated, and is covered by a Tholos cupola, accessible from 12 external steps and a small atrium.

The cupola is encircled by a tambour wall, whilst the atrium, flanked by two aisles about 1 m. wide, still preserves most of the original floor, made up of large limestone slabs.