The myths and legends behind the untapped Autonomous region of Sardinia!

Sardinia is mainly recognised for its beaches and blue water but there is a lot more that you should know about Sardinia. The gem of Sardinia is facing different countries around it, countries like Tunisia, Algeria, Spain, France and Italy are at the forefront of this region. This also means diversity, in both food and culture. According to an estimate from 2015, it has 1,658,138 population. Nuraghic dialect is also different as compared to normal Italian spoken in different regions of Italy. The Nuraghic age dates around 1900 and 730 B.C, the Nuraghic structures are made up of basalt, and the basalt is taken from the extinct volcanoes. Rumours are that Sherden, one of the sea people, who fought in Egypt came from there and started living on Sardinia, because there are no written records of the Nuraghic culture present on the island.

It has also been indicated through the Archaeological research that nuraghi people were organised tribal states. it has influences from Phoenician, roman, vandal, byzantine, it also had Arab incursions. Aragonese, savoy and Austrians have also influenced the regions, almost all of the regions surrounding Sardinia tried to capture it and to make it their own territory but at last in 1861, it became a part of united Italy. Germany has also occupied the island in World War II, but in 1943 german occupation had also been removed by Italian forces. In 1948, it became a self-governing state and it is now an autonomous region of Sardinia. Lingua France, Sardinian, Catalan, and Arabic is being spoken in the region, and Sardinians are well-known for their Loyalty and hospitality.

Sardinians also hold various festivals, folklore and craftwork are also one of the main aspects of the region. Feats of horsemanship are also displayed in most of the annual festivals, where different kinds of costumes, dancing and singing are on display. launeddas is also one of the main attractions in the annual festivals. Nature and agriculture also have a very deep connection with all of Sardinia. Local productions include; Wheat, barley, grapes, olives, cork, cheese and tobacco are made locally and also tuna, lobster, and sardines are one of the main productions of the region. Not only this but smelting of Lead, Zinc and production of alumina is also the responsibility of this region. Sardinia is connected with Italy by both land and sea, so there is no problems of commutation from Italy, therefore tourists can travel to Sardinia without any problems. Although the island is isolated from Italy, this isolation has relatively helped in protection of various cultures and ethnic diversity that is enriched within the autonomous region of Sardinia. So, if you are a tourist, and visiting to plan Italy, then Sardinia should be in your list for sure.