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Għar Għerduf catacombs
Christian catacombs in Gozo, Malta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Għar Għerduf catacombs at Ta' Kerċem, also known as Għar Gerduf, are the only surviving early Christian catacombs or paleochristian hypogea in Gozo, Malta.[1] Għar Għerduf is a unique Roman burial site in Gozo, which has for centuries attracted the attention of scholars interested in Maltese archaeology.[2] The site was visited by erudite visitors who often included a description of the place as they did for Ġgantija and the Xagħra Stone Circle.[2]
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Alternative name | Għar Gerduf |
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Location | Triq ta' Xuxa, Kerċem |
Coordinates | 36.041966°N 14.232076°E / 36.041966; 14.232076 |
Type | Catacombs |
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Ownership | Public |
Public access | Limited |
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