Bithia, Archaeological site in Chia, Italy
Bithia is an archaeological site in Chia on Sardinia's coast with remains of houses, temples, and paved roads from multiple periods. The ruins spread from the beach to the cliff edge, where a Spanish watchtower from a later era also stands.
The site was founded by Phoenicians around the 8th century BCE and grew into an important port city. It remained occupied under Punic and Roman rule before being abandoned in the 7th century.
The name comes from a Phoenician settlement whose ruins lie between the beach and cliffs today. Visitors can see how residents built their homes and shrines close to the water's edge.
The best way to explore the site is to walk from Pinus Village beach to the Torre Chia promontory, passing different sections of the ruins. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and watch your footing on the paths that run between the ancient remains.
The small islet of Su Cardolinu lies just a short distance offshore and is connected to the mainland by a strip of sand. Beneath the ruins there are traces of a Punic shrine that visitors often overlook.
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