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Santa Giusta — Comune — Comune di Santa Giusta view of Santa Giusta Cathedral
Coat of armsLocation of Santa Giusta in Italy
Santa GiustaCoordinates: 39°53′N 8°37′E / 39.883°N 8.617°ECoordinates: 39°53′N 8°37′E / 39.883°N 8.617°E Country Italy Region Sardinia Province Oristano (OR) Frazioni Cirras, Corte Baccas Government – Mayor Antonello Figus Area – Total 69.2 km2 (26.7 sq mi) Population (Dec. 2004)[1] – Total 4,592 – Density 66.4/km2 (171.9/sq mi) Demonym Santagiustesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) – Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 09096 Dialing code 0783 Patron saint Santa Giusta Website Official website Santa Giusta (Sardinian: Santa Justa) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Oristano in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 90 km northwest of Cagliari and about 3 km southeast of Oristano in the Campidano area. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,592 and an area of 69.2 km².
History
The site of the Phoenician port of Othoca[2] is thought to be at the bottom of a lake separated from the Mediterranean by a small isthmus, and modern Santa Giusta occupies some ancient sites. Previous excavations recovered 50 amphorae and the first chamber tomb of Phoenician origin found in Italy. Archaeologists led by Carlo del Vais of the University of Cagliari plan to excavate a portion of the lake where 100 amphorae appear to be located on a wooden platform covered by a thick mud layer.[3]
Main sights
- Santa Giusta Cathedral, former cathedral and now a minor basilica, an important Romanesque church
References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Richard Talbert, Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World, (ISBN 0-691-03169-X), Map 48.
- ^ "Excavation planned for Phoenician city." United Press International, 18 Aug. 2007. [1]
Categories:- Cities and towns in Sardinia
- Communes of the Province of Oristano
- Populated places established in the 8th century BC
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