Tharros, Archaeological site in Cabras, Italy
The ancient ruins of Tharros stretch along the western coast of Sardinia, featuring remains of streets, temples, baths, and defensive structures from Phoenician and Roman periods.
The Phoenicians established Tharros in the 8th century BC as a trading port, which later developed into a major Punic settlement and Roman urban center.
The site contains two necropolises and a tophet where ancient inhabitants performed religious ceremonies and buried cremated remains of newborns and sacrificed animals.
The archaeological area opens daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with excavated sections connected by pathways that allow visitors to examine the ancient urban layout.
Genetic studies of burials in the southern necropolis revealed individuals from North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, demonstrating the Mediterranean connections of ancient Tharros.
Location: Cabras
Opening Hours: 9:00-20:00
Phone: +390783370019
Email: info@penisoladelsinis.it
Website: http://penisoladelsinis.it
GPS coordinates: 39.87344,8.44102
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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