Soluntum

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Soluntum
2009-03-22 03-29 Sizilien 389 Solunto.jpg
View of Solanto from the ruins of Soluntum
Soluntum is located in Italy
Soluntum
Shown within Italy
Alternative nameSolus
LocationSanta Flavia, Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Coordinates38°04′27″N 13°32′29″E / 38.07417°N 13.54139°E / 38.07417; 13.54139Coordinates: 38°04′27″N 13°32′29″E / 38.07417°N 13.54139°E / 38.07417; 13.54139
TypeSettlement
Site notes
ManagementSoprintendenza BB.CC.AA. di Palermo
Public accessYes
WebsiteArea Archeologica e Antiquarium di Solunto (in Italian)

Soluntum or Solus was an ancient city on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily near present-day in the comune of Santa Flavia, Italy. In antiquity, it was one of the three chief Phoenician settlements in the island.

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The Punic name of the town was simply Kapara (