Cornus,_Sardinia

Cornus, Sardinia

Cornus, Sardinia

Ancient Punic-Roman town of Sardinia

Cornus was an ancient Punic-Roman town of Sardinia near Cuglieri[1] and the location, during the revolt of Hampsicora, of a battle between a Sardinian army and the Roman Republic. The Carthaginians were also involved fighting against the Romans. The town is now unoccupied and is an archaeological site with a large well temple[2] complex still visible.

References

  1. [1]
    Raimondo Zucca. "Cornus". Archived from the original on 19 November 2011. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Well temples and springs - the water cult in Nuragic Sardinia". 16 October 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2016.

40.0933°N 8.5081°E / 40.0933; 8.5081


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