Għar ix-Xiħ

Għar ix-Xiħ is a former in , facing , , . It was inhabited since the 2nd-century B.C. and was re-discovered in 2009. The cave is situated at the mouth of the valley.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: cave in Malta
  • Also known as: “Ghar ix-Xih” and “Għar ix-Xih”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Xewkija Heliport and Xewkija Rotunda Church.

Aerodrome
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, also known as Gozo Heliport…

Church
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The Church of Saint John the Baptist, commonly known…

Tower
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is the largest of the coastal…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Xewkija and Għajnsielem.

Village
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is an administrative unit and village of , on the island of .

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is a city on , .

Village
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is an administrative unit of , on the island of , with a population of 2,117 people.

Għar ix-Xiħ

Latitude
36.0225° or 36° 1′ 21″ north
Longitude
14.26917° or 14° 16′ 9″ east
Elevation
52 metres (171 feet)
Open location code
8F8P27F9+2M
Geo­Names ID
2563870
Wiki­data ID
Q5627456
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Uzbek—“Għar ix-Xiħ” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “كهف الرجل العجوز”
  • Uzbek: “Għar ix-Xiħ”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ta’ l-Għama and Ta’ Lambert.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Mġarr ix-Xini and Mġarr ix-Xini Bay.

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