12. s. 17), who enumerates the Aufinates Cismontani among the communities of the Vestini; and states that they were united with the Peltuinates, but whether municipally or locally, is not clear. The modern village of Ofena, about 20 km north of Popoli, in the lofty and rugged group of mountains north of the Aternus (modern Aterno), retains the ancient site as well as name. It was a bishop's see as late as the 6th century, and numerous antiquities have been found there.
12. s. 17), who classifies the Aufinates Cismontani among the Vestini tribes; and states that they were united with the Peltuinates, but whether this union was formal or informal is unclear. The modern village of Ofena, situated about 20 km north of Popoli in the mountainous area north of the Aternus (now known as the Aterno), preserves both the ancient site and name. It functioned as a bishop's seat until the 6th century, and numerous artifacts have been discovered there.