https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34336 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:42:41 GMT 2026-04-19T03:42:41Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19780 Title: The Oracle, Issue 1 Editors: Bugeja, Anton Abstract: The Oracle, Issue 1 (2000) Description: Contents Include : Editorial - Searching the Internet for Maltese Archaeology - Grupp Arkeologiku Malti - Articles of Archaeological Interest (Literature Review) Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19780 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19779 Title: A carved model of a niche from Tarxien Temples reconsidered Abstract: A model of a niche at present on display at the National Museum of Archaeology is reassessed and compared with earlier descriptions. New interpretations of possible connections with the weaving industry are forwarded. The conclusions are discussed within the framework of available evidence for the industry of cloth making in the context of Maltese Prehistory. Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19779 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19778 Title: The anthropomorphology of classical skulls from Malta Abstract: A series of human skulls dated by archaeological context to the Classical age are studied anthropomorphologically and compared to previous studies of Maltese skulls from several other historical periods. The cranial indices of the St. Agatha population was shown to have no statistical differences from indices of skulls pertaining to the Early Modern Period, but were significantly different from the Prehistoric skull indices. The Prehistoric skulls were shown to be generally dolichocephalic, while the Classical and post-Classical skulls were mesocephalic. There were however statistically significant differences between the facial indices of the Classical skulls when compared to the Early Modern skulls, with the Classical skulls showing narrow and slightly longer facial structure. Two skulls showing the congenital variation of persistence of the metopic suture are described and discussed. Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19778 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19777 Title: Field notes : a particular silo pit at il-Qolla Abstract: Appreciation of the preoccupation with security prevalent in the Mediterranean in the middle of the second millennium has led to the identification of Borg in-Nadur settlements through the description of a five features. Il-Qolla (GR 457767) is a promontory formed by the trisection of the eastern Wardija uplands by the Wied Qanotta tributaries. The geographical setting, six silo pits and the typical sherds collected from this site (MAR 1946-47)· reveal that this is another Borg inNadur settlement site. Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/19777 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z