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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/117586| Title: | Monograph of a stalagmitic cavern found at Xaghra, Gozo, in December, 1888 |
| Authors: | Caruana, A. A. |
| Keywords: | Caves -- Malta -- Gozo Excavations (Archaeology) -- Malta -- 19th century Calypso's Cave (Xagħra, Malta) |
| Issue Date: | 1889 |
| Citation: | Caruana, A. A. (1889). Monograph of a stalagmitic cavern found at Xaghra, Gozo, in December, 1888. Melitensia Miscellanea Collection (Melit-Misc. vol. 24.3). University of Malta Library, Melitensia Special Collections. |
| Abstract: | ABOUT the middle of December last, some farmers at" Xaghra," Gozo, whilst sinking a shaft in search of water, pierced through a cavern filled with stalagmitic concretions. On this discovery being reported to me a few days after, I repaired to the spot on the 29th of that month in order to inspect the object of this discovery... [Excerpt] |
| Description: | Discovery of Ninu's cave, includes 2 plates with sketches of the cave |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/117586 |
| Appears in Collections: | Miscellania : volume 024 - A&SCMisc |
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