Centuries-old legend in Gozo proved true

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Source: The Malta Independent Online
by NOEL GRIMA

As far back as 1583, a legend existed in Gozo about Ghar ix-Xih, literally The Cave of the Old Man, but possibly also The Cave of the Sheik.

The legend is about a popular judge who used to sit in judgement on people accused of thefts.

For a long time the legend was just that, a legend, but the location of the cave has now been discovered and along with it a treasure trove of artefacts ranging from Punic to late Roman times.

A very attentive audience filled the hall of the Gozo Ministry last Wednesday to hear about the recent discoveries of the archaeological diggings at Mgarr ix-Xini and in particular about Ghar ix-Xih. The lecture was organised by the Gozo section of Din l-Art Helwa.

The archaeological investigations have been almost entirely financed by two public-spirited local councils, that of Xewkija and that of Sannat.

http://www.independent.com.mt/news.asp?newsitemid=82838

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1. recommend

[Mojorabbit]

2. Too cool! nt

[LibertyLover]

3. Oh way cool

I visited Malta and the island of Gozo in 1997. It was fascinating. I loved the temples. Unfortunately the Hypogeum was closed for emergency repairs and I didn't get to see it.

[truedelphi]

4. Glad to be K & R number 6 n/t

[roguevalley]

5. awesome. this stuff makes me happy and thankful for ancestors

and their struggle.

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6. That is very cool!

K&R