36°2′30″N 14°16′24″E / 36.04167°N 14.27333°E / 36.04167; 14.27333Nuffara (Maltese: In-Nuffara) is an archeological site in Xaghra, Gozo, Malta. The site itself is located on a plateau close to the Ġgantija site. Although most of the remains have eroded, some grain storage pits can still be seen by visitors. A storage pit was cleared in 1961, producing a large amount of sherds. The site is believed to have been a major village used during 1500BCE to 700BCE.
Nuffara | |
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Native name In-Nuffara (Maltese) | |
The hill that the site stands on | |
Location | Xaghra |
Coordinates | 36°2′30″N 14°16′24″E / 36.04167°N 14.27333°E / 36.04167; 14.27333 |
Area | 19,689 Square Metres |
Elevation | 472 ft |
Built | 1500 BC |
Location of Nuffara in Malta |
References
- "In-Nuffara". www.guidememalta.com. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- "In-Nuffara". VisitGozo. Retrieved 2021-10-20.