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Tharros Archaeological Site

An archaeological site in or near Cabras where surviving structures and material remains reveal earlier phases of Italian and Mediterranean history.

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Tharros Archaeological Site Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical visit
2 hours 30 minutes
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Sardinia
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Tharros Archaeological Site is an archaeological site in or near Cabras where surviving structures and material remains reveal earlier phases of Italian and Mediterranean history. Tharros developed as a Phoenician and later Carthaginian and Roman settlement on the Sinis Peninsula, leaving layered remains beside the Sardinian coast.

What you will see

  • Surviving streets, structures or foundations.
  • Interpretive areas that explain the site plan.
  • Architectural details and material remains.
  • Relationship between the ruins and the wider landscape.

History

Tharros developed as a Phoenician and later Carthaginian and Roman settlement on the Sinis Peninsula, leaving layered remains beside the Sardinian coast.

Visitor tips

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    Allow time to look at the surrounding settlement or landscape as well as the principal site, and check current access information before setting out.

About Sardinia

Sardinia links prehistoric nuragic archaeology, Phoenician and Roman coastal sites, medieval old towns and some of the Mediterranean’s most distinctive island and limestone shore landscapes.

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Sardinia: Nuraghi, Coasts and Historic Towns 6 days · 6 stops · Moderate pace See Sardinia through Cagliari’s Castello district, Su Nuraxi, La Maddalena and Cala Goloritzé before exploring Alghero and ancient Tharros.