Sardinia

Lore & Background

Sardinia has been inhabited since the end of the Paleolithic era, around 20–10,000 years ago. Its most notable civilization is the indigenous Nuragic, which flourished from the 18th century BC to either 238 BC or the 2nd century AD in some parts of the island, and to the 6th century AD in Barbagia. After a period of alliance between Nuragic Sardinians and Phoenicians, parts of it were conquered by Carthage in the late 6th century BC, and by Rome in 238 BC.

In the Early Middle Ages, the island was ruled by the Vandals and Byzantines, then by the four indigenous Judicates. The Crown of Aragon conquered the island in 1324, consolidating it into the Kingdom of Sardinia. This Iberian kingdom endured until 1713 and, for the last time, in 1718, when it was ceded to the House of Savoy. The Savoyards merged it with their Italian mainland domains, which became the Kingdom of Italy in 1861 and the Italian Republic in 1946.

Reader's Guide

It does not state whether Sardinia is a releasable or formable nation, its government rank, starting territory, or any other game-specific details.

Did You Know?

• Sardinia's indigenous language and the Algherese dialect of Catalan are recognized as two of Italy's twelve official linguistic minorities.
• Sardinia has been metaphorically described as a micro-continent due to its varied ecosystems including mountains, woods, plains, streams, rocky coasts, and long sandy beaches.
• The name Sardinia first appears on the Phoenician Nora Stone.
• Some scholars identify the ancient Nuragic Sards with the Sherden, one of the Sea Peoples.
• Sardinia is one of the most geologically ancient bodies of land in Europe.