Urban structures

From the moment that, in 227 BC, Sardinia became a Roman province, the process of Romanization of the island became increasingly intense, in particular in the cities, which underwent a progressive process of urban renewal in their structure and in the building apparatus.

As already happened elsewhere and as will happen even more so in the imperial phase, Sardinian cities were also equipped with the main buildings that everywhere in the dominions of Rome marked the Roman cultural model.

In this way, theaters and amphitheaters (such as in Nora and Karales), baths (such as Forum Traiani, today's Fordongianus, and in Porto Torres, today's Turris Libisonis), temples (such as in Antas near Fluminimaggiore), aqueducts were built.

Rural and maritime villas were also built in rural and coastal areas, where rich landlords could dedicate themselves both to direct control of their possessions and to leisure activities.

The construction of the road system required the construction of efficient roads and stone bridges (such as the one still visible today just before reaching Sant'Antioco).
All this represents a significant testimony to the monumental characteristics assumed by Sardinia in Roman times.

Update

22/9/2023 - 10:45