Italy

Cornus, Sardinia

Punic-Roman town and well-temple, Sardinia

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Cornus was an ancient Punic-Roman town of Sardinia near Cuglieri 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 complex still visible.

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Iron Age
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Military Installations

Battlefields
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Water Management Features

Wells
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Religious and Ritual Structures

TemplesSacred Wells
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Towns
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Italy

Coordinates

40.09° N, 8.51° E