Large thermal complex, which is the evidence
of the ancient centre of Forum Traiani that rose during the imperial
epoch as a meeting point between the territories under roman ruling
and the barbarian civilisations inland. The main area consisted
of the pool , which, surrounded by an arcade, employed the warm
water from sulphureous springs. In another thermal bath, which
was positioned south of the latter, the water was artificially
heated. The Forum was positioned next to the thermae; other ruins
of the old urban centre were found around the village of Fordongianus,
like the amphitheatre, several urban structures and underground
tombs, in particular the one inside the crypt of Saint Lussorio’s
church.
To get there from national route S.S. 131 (“Carlo
Felice”) take the exit for Oristano-Simaxis, towards Simaxis.
Follow the road to Fordongianus; once in the town, turn into Via
Terme (fourth street on the left), which leads directly to the
archaeological site.
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