Siddi, Sardinia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Siddi
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| Comune di Siddi | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | South Sardinia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 708 | |
| • Density | 64.4/km2 (166.7/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Siddesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09020
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| Dialing code | 070 | |
Siddi is a small and interesting place in Italy. It is a comune, which is like a town or municipality. Siddi is found on the beautiful island of Sardinia. This island is in the country of Italy.
Siddi is located in the Province of South Sardinia. It is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Cagliari. Cagliari is a much bigger city. Siddi is also about 11 kilometers (7 miles) north of Sanluri. This area is part of a historical region called Marmilla.
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Discovering Siddi
Siddi is a quiet town. It is surrounded by other small towns. These include Baressa, Collinas, Gonnoscodina, Gonnostramatza, Lunamatrona, Pauli Arbarei, and Ussaramanna. The people who live in Siddi are called Siddesi.
A Glimpse into History
Siddi is very old. Many ancient things have been found here. These findings tell us about people who lived long ago. They show how people built homes and buried their dead.
Ancient Burial Sites
One type of ancient finding is a domus de janas. This means "house of fairies" in the local language. These are special tombs carved into rock. They were made by the Ozieri culture. This culture lived in Sardinia thousands of years ago.
Another amazing discovery is a Giants' tomb. These are large stone burial chambers. They were used by ancient people to bury many individuals. They look like big stone ships or altars.
Nuraghe Villages
Siddi is also home to several nuraghe villages. Nuraghe are ancient stone towers. They are unique to Sardinia. People built these towers thousands of years ago. They were used for homes, defense, or even religious purposes. These villages show how people lived and worked together.
Life in Siddi Today
Siddi is a small community. As of 2010, about 708 people lived there. The town is led by a mayor. The mayor's name is Stefano Puddu. The town covers an area of about 11 square kilometers (4.2 square miles). It sits at an elevation of 187 meters (614 feet) above sea level.
See also
In Spanish: Siddi para niños
