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Photo: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Archaeological site
Temple of Antas
Ancient Carthaginian-Roman temple in the commune of Fluminimaggiore, southern Sardinia, Italy
Fluminimaggiore (SU), Sardinia
At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 39°23′39″ N, 8°30′01″ E
- Address
- 09010 Fluminimaggiore SU
About
The Temple of Antas is an ancient Carthaginian temple in the commune of Fluminimaggiore, southern Sardinia, Italy. It is located in an area colonised by the Carthaginians and then by the Romans, attracted by its silver and lead deposits.
It consists of a Roman temple, under whose steps are the remains of the Carthaginian one, which was dedicated to the god Sid Addir, a later incarnation of the local god Sardus Pater Babai, the main male divinity of the Nuragic civilization.
The original temple had been built around 500 BC over a sacred limestone outcrop, and restored around 300 BC. The Roman temple was built by emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD) and restored under Caracalla (213-217 AD).
Its remains were discovered in 1836 by general Alberto La Marmora, and rebuilt to the current status in 1967.
The fore section of the temple includes six columns, with a height of some 8 metres, with Ionic capitals. Originally a triangular pediment was also present. The cella was accessed through two side openings and had a mosaic-covered pavement, part of which has been preserved. The temple was provided with two square reservoirs, which housed the water for the sacred rites of purification.
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Getting there
IglesiasTrain, nearest
9.9 km as the crow flies
Temple of Antas09010 Fluminimaggiore SU
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Temple of Antas?
Temple of Antas is in Fluminimaggiore, in the province of Sud Sardegna (Sardinia), Italy. Address: 09010 Fluminimaggiore SU. GPS coordinates: 39.39405, 8.50024.
How much does it cost to visit Temple of Antas?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
What else is there to see near Temple of Antas?
Nearby you’ll find: Necropolis of San Benedetto (3 km away), Walls of Iglesias (9.2 km away), Castello di Salvaterra (9.3 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
- Temple of Antas, a Punic-Roman temple, first built around 500 BC, and restored around 300 BC, the Roman temple was built under Augustus and restored under Caracalla, Sardinia (15915551073) — Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Antas all'interno del Tempio. — FlorisSerraGiuseppe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Antas il Tempio n°1 — FlorisSerraGiuseppe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Antas Temple — Wildlifemoments, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Il Tempio di Antas (Fluminimaggiore).-CI- — Goccismo Floris Serra, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Punic-Roman Temple of Antas — FollowingHadrian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roman quarry near the Temple of Antas, Sardinia (15918497403) — Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tempio di Antas - Fluminimaggiore, Sud Sardegna, Italia - 14 Agosto 2020 01 — GiorgioGaleotti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tempio di Antas (modello tridimensionale )-1 — Cristiano Cani from Cagliari, Italia, CC BY 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences