A Companion to Sardinian History, 500–1500

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settled in Cagliari and occupied the site of the Christian building. Written
sources tell us that in 935 an important town in Sardinia was attacked and de-
stroyed: was it Cagliari? Archaeological evidence attested that the inhabitants
left their homes and moved to the area facing the lagoon. It is possible that
the town was deserted after this event. Future research will make it possible to
reveal the end of the late antique town, which remains unclear.

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