
From the 9th century, the Phoenicians extended their commerce through the Western Mediterranean, above all along the Iberian Peninsular, from which they exploited the silver and lead mines.
Given that they made rather long voyages, they needed to stop off along the way to replenish their provisions, to take refuge from storms, and to repair the inevitable damage to their ships.
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The St. Barbara Church, according to the text written on the marble plaque walled up at the entrance of the church, was erected in 1281 by Gallo, archbishop of Cagliari, who it is said had lived in that locality, with other companions, as a hermit monk. The church is rectangular shape, as probably the archbishop Gallo designed it to be built. It is still possible to notice the Romanesque architectural motifs in the wall where the entrance of the temple opened, as well as in the lateral wall. Such motifs date back to the thirteenth century. .... (continues)