Valentini (ancient people) facts for kids
The Valentini were an ancient group of people who lived on the island of Sardinia. They were mentioned by a famous ancient geographer named Ptolemy. Their main city was called Valentia, which is known today as Nuragus.
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Who Were the Valentini?
The Valentini were one of many ancient groups living in Sardinia a very long time ago. They were known to be strong and independent people. Historians and geographers like Ptolemy helped us learn about them.
Where Did They Live?
The Valentini lived in a specific part of central Sardinia. Their territory was located south of two other groups, the Scapitani and the Siculensi. They also lived north of the Solcitani and the Noritani. This shows they were in a central position on the island.
Their Main City: Valentia
The most important city for the Valentini was Valentia. This city is believed to be the modern-day town of Nuragus. Nuragus is located in the central part of Sardinia, which matches the descriptions of where the Valentini lived.
Who Wrote About Them?
The main source of information about the Valentini comes from Ptolemy. He was a famous ancient Greek scholar who lived in the 2nd century AD. Ptolemy wrote a very important book called Geographia. In this book, he described the world as it was known in his time, including different peoples and their locations. His writings are very valuable for understanding ancient geography and history.
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In Spanish: Valentini para niños
