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Plenty of proof of human settlements right back to ancient times: from the tomb of the giants of Bruncu’Espis, in nearby Funtanazza, to several nuraghe, amongst which, “Cugui” stands out. Traces of Phoenician-Punic settlements have been discovered, especially in the coastal areas. Of particular interest, at nearby Capo Frasca, remains that could belong to a temple dedicated to Sardus Pater.
In the Roman era the three villages of Sant’Antine, Gedili and Bruncu ‘Espis were present, where the Roman road that joined Caralis to Turris Libisonis passed. At s’Angiarxi, rest the remains of a splendid Roman villa, containing several rooms, equipped with spas and mosaic decorated pavements.
During the historic administrative period of the region of Sardinia, which dates back to the first half of 1300, Arbus formed part of the historic administration of the region of Sardinia of Arborea and then of the Barony of San Gavino Monreale, dependent of the Marquisette of Quirra.
The tower of Flumentorgiu dates back to the time of Spanish domination, today it is called the tower of the privateers and the two tuna-fishing nets of Perdas Albas and Porto Palmas. As a result of the exploitation of the nearby mines of Montevecchio and Ingurtosu and the workforce drawn from different parts of Sardinia.
Arbus, in 1901 with a population of 6450, was one of the largest towns in the diocese of Ales. Further advance in mining activities provoked a rise in the population, which exceeded 10.000 inhabitants, drastically reduced, however, by the following mining crisis.
