>>> 🐧NEW ONE WBA 2026 🐧 <<< 165DA/NU003 – Nuraghe Ponte (by 165DA101 Alex)/ 3 PTS (H)/4 PTS (A) / DATE: 21 March 2026 start @ 09.00 UTC / Freq. stay tuned on WhatsApp WBA news / PROVINCE 091 ( Nuoro )/ Historical Region HR15 Marghine / (Municipality B062 ( Bortigali )
ANT: 3 EL. SKYPPER / PW 270W / PTS. (1 Activation+1 N.One+1 Mileage+1 Bonus QSO)
🏛️ WBA – World Beauties Award: Mission Nuraghe Ponte 🏛️🌍 WBA Activation Report: Nuraghe Ponte 🏰🚗 The Journey and Discovery 🏺The final 6 km approach to Nuraghe Ponte was a true journey back in time. Navigating through narrow country roads 🛣️, I noticed a remarkably high density of archaeological remains along the way. This abundance clearly suggests that the entire area was once part of a massive and significant ancient settlement.📍 Arrival at the Site 🏗️Upon arriving, the beauty of the Nuraghe was confirmed firsthand, though I unfortunately found it fenced off due to an active construction site. 🚧 I limited myself to entering just long enough to capture the photos you’ve seen. It’s hard to put into words, but seeing this magnificent Nuraghe in person is truly a unique experience. 😍📡 The Operating Station 📻Since I couldn’t set up at the monument, I found an alternative spot about 400 meters away: a small green patch 🌿 on the side of the road. I set up the station despite discouraging reports on the WhatsApp chat 📱 regarding a “Big Aurora” and silent bands. However, the ionosphere had other plans, and the reality was quite different! 💥📊 Log Analysis (WBA 165DA101 LIVE 1.5)Contrary to the poor propagation forecasts, the radio activity was intense and rewarding! 📈👥 Total Contacts: 119 hunters logged between 10:18 and 12:34 UTC.🌐 Geographical Distribution:Europe 🇪🇺: The vast majority of contacts (Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Finland, etc.).Africa 🌍: Excellent presence from Division 34 (Canary Islands 🇮🇨), including Nando (34AT192) and Belen (34AT116).South America 🌎: Significant DX with Brazil (Division 3 🇧🇷), including Renato (3AT303) and Fernando (3KPI1).Oceania & Asia 🌏: Reached long distances with Indonesia (91AT109, Agus) and Southeast Asia (153AT777, Jan).🔊 Signal Quality: Many reports were a solid 5/9, confirming that the location was radio-electrically excellent despite the initial concerns. ✅✨ ConclusionThis World Beauties Award activation proved once again how the passion for radio and archaeology can blend into a unique adventure. 🏛️🎙️ Despite the unexpected construction at the Nuraghe, the determination to find an alternative spot was rewarded by unexpectedly generous propagation. Sharing the voice of Sardinia Sardinia and its Nuragic treasures with four continents in just a few hours confirms the total success of this activation! 🏆🔝Reference: 165DA/NU003 📡Tomorrow, March 21, 2026, the WBA team moves into the beating heart of ancient Sardinia, in the territory of Dualchi (NU), to let the voice of the majestic Nuraghe Ponte (or Pontes) resonate across the airwaves. 🗿✨📜 A Bridge Between Past and FutureThe activation of this site is not just a radio event; it is a true tribute to the millenary history of the Marghine region. The Nuraghe Ponte is a jewel of Nuragic architecture, distinguished by unique construction details and engineering that defies time:The Architrave of Giants: At the entrance stands a cyclopean lintel over 3.6 meters long, weighing approximately 17 tons! 😱 Its unique feature? It is meticulously crafted with a curve that perfectly follows the circular profile of the tower.Perfection in Stone: As the structure rises, the stone blocks become increasingly refined and squared, witnessing extraordinary ancient craftsmanship. 🔨💎The Intact “Tholos”: Inside, the dome (tholos) is perfectly preserved—a place where the silence of millennia now meets the energy of radio waves. 🌀📻Ancient Security Systems: The holes in the door jambs where a locking bar was once inserted are still visible, a detail that tells us about the daily life and protection of this legendary site. 🛡️🏛️📻 Activation DetailsOperator: 165DA101 Alex 🎧Start: 09:00 UTC ⏰Scoring: 3 PTS (H) / 3 PTS (A) – NEW ONE WBA 2026! 🏆Setup: 3 EL. SKYPPER / PW 270W ⚡️Province: Nuoro (091) – Historical Region: Marghine.🌍 Why Connect With Us?Activating 165DA/NU003 means honoring a monument documented since the 19th century, carrying its story across continents. Every QSO will be a signal launched from a tower that dominates the valley, merging the modern technology of the World Beauties Award with the soul of an ancient land. 🛰️🇮🇹Stay tuned on the WBA WhatsApp group for real-time frequencies! 📱🔥Don’t miss the chance to log this marvel and earn points for the prestigious WBA certificates! 📑🏅WBA: We promote the world’s beauty through the airwaves! 🌎💙📡Check the real-time log and info at: https://sbota.org/wba-live-log-165-sardinia/https://sbota.org/2026/03/20/21-03-2026-165da-nu003-nuraghe-ponte-3-pts-h-3-pts-a-qso-countries-continents-by-165da101-alex/
The Nuraghe Ponte (Dualchi)
The Nuraghe Ponte (or Pontes) is located a short distance from the Frenegarzu archaeological complex. It consists of a circular tower built at its base with large, roughly-hewn polyhedral blocks. Resting upon these are well-crafted stones that decrease in size as they rise toward the first-floor window level; from this height upward, the blocks regain volume, becoming perfectly squared in the final courses.
The entrance to the building faces southeast and features a quadrangular opening. It is characterized by a remarkable lintel (measuring 3.65 m in length, 1.50 m in width, and 1.10 m in thickness). This lintel is meticulously worked, with a slightly curved face that follows the circular profile of the tower; its weight is estimated to be approximately 17 tons (author’s note).
The corridor behind the entrance, which flares toward the interior and features a truncated-ogival section, contains the opposing entrances to the staircase (on the left) and the niche (on the right). The staircase chamber has an ogival section and is equipped with 26 steps. The entrance corridor leads into the central chamber, where the “tholos” (dome) remains fully intact.
Running parallel to the jambs and on the lintel of the large window is a rabbet (recess) designed to house a closing hatch. This hatch would have been secured by a bar originally inserted into three holes drilled into the jambs.
The nuraghe has been documented since the 19th century.
https://www.nurnet.net/blog/il-nuraghe-ponte-di-dualchi/.
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