https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/50519 2026-06-14T18:20:01Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/50332 Title: Malta Archaeological Review, Issue 10 Authors: Vella, Nicholas C. Abstract: Malta Archaeological Review, Issue 10 (2010-2011) Description: Includes : Editorial / Nicholas C. Vella - Society activities - Appreciation : Professor John Davies Evans, 1925-2011 / David H. Trump - Appreciation : Professor Maria Pia Rossignani, 1940-2013 / Grazia Semeraro - Book reviews 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/50329 Title: O.F. Gollcher and underwater archaeology Authors: Camilleri, George E. Abstract: During the last three years of his life Olof Frederick Gollcher (1889-1962) took an interest in the archaeological possibilities of underwater diving. He was anxious to encourage Maltese divers to include an archaeological interest in the pursuit of their hobby. His contact with the Sicilian pioneer, the Marchese Pier Nicola Gargallo, lead to the formation of the International Institute of Mediterranean Archaeology and its Malta branch. He coordinated several activities and also provided essential logistic and financial support to the fledgling Maltese underwater archaeological scene. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/50327 Title: Ġgantija and the surrounding lands : insights through a late eighteenth-century contract Authors: Bugeja, Anton Abstract: The deed through which Giovanni Battista Cassar Desain protected Ggantija is described and possible reasons behind his decision discussed. A plan accompanying the contract has been utilised to throw light on Ggantija and the surrounding late eighteenth-century landscape. Relevant contemporary representations are analysed to throw light on the state of Ggantija before the clearances of the 1820s. Caves, an underground spring, and a forgotten path have been rediscovered, highlighting the fact that the area remains largely unexplored. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/50325 Title: Biomolecular and isotopic characterisation of lipid residues absorbed in Impressed Wares from the Early Neolithic village of Skorba, Malta Authors: Debono Spiteri, Cynthianne; Craig, Oliver Abstract: Organic residue analysis (ORA) was used to characterise the lipid content of Impressed Ware vessels recovered from the Early Neolithic village of Skorba, Malta. ORA utilises both chromatographic and isotopic analytical techniques, and provides direct evidence for the function of ceramic vessels analysed. Lipid residues were interpreted against authentic reference fats of Mediterranean origin, and in light of the archaeological data available. The results showed that lipid yields were generally low, however direct evidence for the processing of an admixture comprising ruminant fat and marine oil was obtained in a vessel dated to the Early Neolithic period. This investigation also tests the feasibility of carrying out ORA on ceramic vessels recovered from Maltese archaeological contexts. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z