Nuffara

36°2′30″N 14°16′24″ENuffara (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.[1] 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.[2]

Nuffara
Native name
Maltese: In-Nuffara
The hill that the site stands on
LocationXaghra
Coordinates36°2′30″N 14°16′24″E
Area19,689 Square Metres
Elevation472 ft
Built1500 BC
Nuffara is located in Malta
Nuffara
Location of Nuffara in Malta


References

  1. "In-Nuffara". www.guidememalta.com. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  2. "In-Nuffara". VisitGozo. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
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