Monte Sirai

Monte Sirai is an archaeological park on a hilltop containing remnants of ancient buildings, temples, and fortification walls from multiple periods. The site reveals layers of construction and settlement that developed over centuries.

Phoenician settlers founded this hillside community around 730 BC, and the place transformed significantly when Carthaginian rule arrived in the 6th century BC. These shifts in power shaped how the settlement evolved and changed.

This was an important religious center where inhabitants worshipped gods through temple rituals and offerings. The objects found there reveal how faith shaped daily life and community practices.

The site is accessible along marked pathways, though the hillside location means you will encounter slopes and uneven ground. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, especially on warm days.

Genetic research from 2018 revealed that local Sardinian people mixed with Phoenician settlers at this location. This discovery shows how deeply these two populations interacted and integrated over time.

Location: Carbonia

Elevation above the sea: 191 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Monte Sirai, 09013 Carbonia, Province of South Sardinia, Italy

Phone: +39078162665

Email: villasulcis@libero.it

Website: http://sardegnacultura.it/j/v/253?s=19449&v=2&c=2489&c1=2128&t=1

GPS coordinates: 39.18012,8.48612

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02