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Oniferi
Onieri
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| Comune di Oniferi | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Frazioni | Sos Ermos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.67 km2 (13.77 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 478 m (1,568 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2017)
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| • Total | 898 |
| • Density | 25.175/km2 (65.20/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Oniferesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08020
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| Dialing code | 0784 |
Oniferi (which is called Onieri in the Sardinian language) is a small town, also known as a comune, located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. It is part of the Nuoro province. This charming place is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of Cagliari and around 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of Nuoro.
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Oniferi: A Town in Sardinia
Oniferi is surrounded by other towns. Its neighbors include Benetutti, Bono, Orani, and Orotelli. The town's economy mainly depends on animal husbandry. This means that many people in Oniferi work with animals, like raising sheep or goats.
Exploring Ancient History
Oniferi is a very old place. It has many interesting archaeological sites. These sites show us what life was like long ago. They include places from the Nuragic period and even earlier times.
The Nuragic Civilization
The Nuragic civilization was a unique culture that lived on Sardinia. They built special stone towers called nuraghi. These towers are found all over the island. They are a big mystery from ancient times.
The Necropolis of Sas Concas
One important ancient site near Oniferi is the Necropolis of Sas Concas. A necropolis is like an ancient cemetery. This one has tombs carved into the rock. These tombs give us clues about the people who lived here thousands of years ago.
