Olbia - Basilica di San Simplicio

The little hill, on which the Basilica di San Simplicio was erected outside the medieval city walls, has a long history. It is proven that here once was Carthaginian cemetery. When the Romans moved in after the Punic Wars, they had a temple right here, followed by an early "Byzantine" church (~ 600).

The Basilica di San Simplicio was erected late 11th/early 12th century. This relief on the outside seems older and may have come from an older church. Some see here "Jesus´ entry into Jerusalem" (Palmsunday). I doubt that, but have no better idea.