San Sosti
| San Sosti | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di San Sosti | |
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| Coordinates: 39°39′36″N 16°1′42″E / 39.66000°N 16.02833°ECoordinates: 39°39′36″N 16°1′42″E / 39.66000°N 16.02833°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Cosenza (CS) |
| Frazioni | Macellara, Fravitta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,126 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sansostesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87010 |
| Dialing code | 0981 |
| Patron saint | St. Joseph |
| Saint day | March 19 |
San Sosti (from Greek: Άγιος Σώστης - Agios Sostis) is a comune in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria.
A highly decorated bronze axe-head was discovered near San Sosti in 1846. This votive offering was later bought by the collector and goldsmith Alessandro Castellani, from whom it was eventually acquired by the British Museum in 1884. On the axe is inscribed an important dedication in the Achaean dialect of Ancient Greek that can be dated to the sixth century BC.
In 1448, people from Albania migrated to San Sosti.
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