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==History== |
==History== |
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Macomer, known to the Greek geographer [[Ptolemy]] as "Macopsissa," has been inhabited since antiquity. In a cave located in Marras area, in a gorge of the river [[S'Adde]], was discovered in 1949 a statue called |
Macomer, known to the Greek geographer [[Ptolemy]] as "Macopsissa," has been inhabited since antiquity. In a cave located in Marras area, in a gorge of the river [[S'Adde]], was discovered in 1949 a statue called ''The Venus of Macomer'', now kept in the National Archaeological Museum of [[Cagliari]]. |
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The artifact depicts a [[Goddess Mother]] dating to the [[Palaeolithic]] period. Is about 14 cm high, and was built with local basalt stone. |
The artifact depicts a [[Goddess Mother]] dating to the [[Palaeolithic]] period. Is about 14 cm high, and was built with local basalt stone. |
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Revision as of 22:10, 3 April 2011
Macomer | |
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| Comune di Macomer | |
 Coat of arms | |
Location of Macomer  | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Riccardo Uda (since June 2008) |
| Area | |
• Total | 122.58 km2 (47.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 10,991 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Macomeresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08015 |
| Dialing code | 0785 |
| Patron saint | St. Pantaleone |
| Saint day | July 27th |
Macomer (Template:Lang-sc) is a town and comune of Sardinia (Italy) in the province of Nuoro. It is situated on the southern ascent to the central plateau (the Campeda) of this part of Sardinia, at the junction of narrow-gauge lines branching from the main railroad line running east to Nuoro and west to Bosa.
The district, especially the Campeda, is well suited for grazing and horse and cattle breeding, which is carried on to a considerable extent.
History
Macomer, known to the Greek geographer Ptolemy as "Macopsissa," has been inhabited since antiquity. In a cave located in Marras area, in a gorge of the river S'Adde, was discovered in 1949 a statue called The Venus of Macomer, now kept in the National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari. The artifact depicts a Goddess Mother dating to the Palaeolithic period. Is about 14 cm high, and was built with local basalt stone.
Main sights
The region is richer in the bronze-age towers known as nuraghi than any other part of Sardinia.
The old parish church of San Pantaleone has three Roman mile-stones in front of it, belonging to the Roman high-road from Carales to Turris Libisonis. A modern road follows the ancient.
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.