Known for their prosperity, the city-states of Sardinia entered into Carthage's orbit of expansion. The nascent Punic colonial power, projected towards the conquest of the merchant routes in …

Today, surrounded by rugged landscapes, travellers can discover the remains of cities and necropolises founded by ancient civilisations: sites rich in fascination, Phoenician-Punic …

From the 8th century BC, Phoenicians founded several cities and strongholds on strategic points in the south and west of Sardinia, often peninsulas or islands near estuaries, easy to defend …

The Phoenicians on Sardinia. An interesting phase in the prehistory of Sardinia is the arrival of the Phoenicians to the island. Sardinia has been an important source of knowledge for Phoenician …

A guide to Phoenician and Punic sites in Sardinia, and related museums: from the ancient cities of Nora and Tharros to the Punic walls in Olbia.

Tharros, the site of an ancient city in Sardinia, is best approached by sea. A scattering of ruins near a small village, it lies on a tiny peninsula that hangs south off the western coast of the …

2023年8月28日 · The Nuraghic Civilization, which built the nuraghes, was the most famous period in Sardinia's history and attracted attention from ancient civilizations such as the Phoenicians …

2024年7月4日 · Nora is one of the most important archaeological sites in Sardinia, renowned for its well-preserved ruins and rich history. Founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC, …

2025年1月26日 · The answer to the question of who colonized Sardinia is multifaceted, but primarily includes: Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans. Each of these powers left an …

Founded as ports of call, the Sardinian colonies became centers of commerce amongst the local people, who were peaceful and friendly towards the Phoenicians. In fact the Sardinians lived …