Region
Sulcis-Iglesiente
About this region
Sulcis-Iglesiente is a historical region located in southwestern Sardinia. As its name implies, it encompasses the territories of Sulcis and Iglesiente. Historically, this area was an integral part of the Judicate of Cagliari, specifically organized under the curatorates of Cixerri, Sulcis, and Nora. Today, the region stands as a significant cultural and geographical entity in the southwest of the island, reflecting a legacy that dates back to the medieval administrative structures of the Sardinian judicates, which continue to define its regional identity.
Located in the southwestern part of Sardinia, the Sulcis-Iglesiente region is a historical merger of two distinct areas: Sulcis and Iglesiente. This territory has a long-standing heritage that dates back to the era of the Judicate of Cagliari, to which it formerly belonged. During the medieval period, the administrative organization of the land was managed through specific districts known as curatorates. In the case of Sulcis-Iglesiente, these included the curatorates of Cixerri, Sulcis, and Nora. These historical divisions formed the basis for the regional identity found in the southwest today. The integration of these territories into the Judicate of Cagliari's power structure highlights the region's importance in Sardinian history. Modern Sulcis-Iglesiente remains a cohesive cultural and geographical unit that preserves the names and legacies of its ancient administrative roots within the island's southwestern landscape.
Highlights
- Historical region in southwestern Sardinia
- Former territory of the Judicate of Cagliari
- Includes the areas of Sulcis and Iglesiente
- Home to the ancient curatorates of Cixerri, Sulcis, and Nora
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