- UNESCO
Photo: Liberianto, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 40°05′36″ N, 8°30′29″ E
About
Cornus was an ancient Punic-Roman town of Sardinia near Cuglieri and the location, during the revolt of Hampsicora, of a battle between a Sardinian army and the Roman Republic. The Carthaginians were also involved fighting against the Romans. The town is now unoccupied and is an archaeological site with a large well temple complex still visible.
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Getting there
Aeroporto di Oristano-Fenosu24.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
See on the mapMore archaeological sites in Sardinia
- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cornus?
Cornus is in Cuglieri, in the province of Oristano (Sardinia), Italy. GPS coordinates: 40.09333, 8.50806.
What are the opening hours of Cornus?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Every day: Open 24 hours. Always check the official website before your visit.
What else is there to see near Cornus?
Nearby you’ll find: Torre di Su Puttu (1.8 km away), Torre di Santa Caterina di Pittinuri (2.2 km away), Nuraghe Oratiddo (4.9 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Cuglieri - Cornus - area paleocristiana - fonte battesimale(15) — Liberianto, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anello d'oro con ametista e perline in pasta vitrea, da cornus (cuglieri, OR) — Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AREA PALEOCRISTIANA CORNUS (TOMBE) - panoramio — fadda domenico ange…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biglietteria chiusa Cornus — Air fans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campu de corra (Cornus), Cuglieri (OR) — Public domain
- LOC. CORNUS - AREA PALEOCRISTIANA - panoramio — fadda domenico ange…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LOC. CORNUS - panoramio — fadda domenico ange…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parcheggio Cornus — Air fans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sito archeologico di Cornus — Sabas88, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences