Reproduction of the Nora stone, with uvs and polypaintThe Nora Stone or Nora Inscription is an ancient Phoenician inscribed stone found at Nora on the south coast of Sardinia in 1773. It has been dated to the late 9th century to early 8th century BCE and is still considered the oldest Phoenician inscription found anywhere outside of the Levant. It contain the origin of the name Sardinia šrdnFrom Tarshishhe was driven;in Sardinia hefound refuge,his forces found refuge:Milkuton, son ofShubon, the commander.To Pmy.