Nuffara
Archeological site and hill in Gozo, Malta
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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 In-Nuffara (Maltese) | |
The hill that the site stands on | |
| Location | Xaghra |
| Coordinates | 36°2′30″N 14°16′24″E |
| Area | 19,689 Square Metres |
| Elevation | 472 ft |
| Built | 1500 BC |
  Location of Nuffara in Malta | |