Għar Dalam

Għar Dalam
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Also known as: Ārdalamas ala, Għar Dalam (arkiyolohiyang dapit sa Malta), Ghardalamas ala, Гхар-Далам, Գհար Դալամ, אר דאלם, جوار دالام, غار ظلام, อาร์ดาลัม, 加爾·達拉姆洞穴

Pottery similar to that found in Stentinello was found at Għar Dalam, but lacking details such as stamp decorations [1]. Dwarf elephant, hippopotamus, giant swan, deer and bear bone deposits found there are of different ages [1]. An excavation was carried out in 1892 by John H. Cooke [1].

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TypeCave Structures
Period< 4500 BC
CountryMalta
Coordinates35.8366° N, 14.5280° E

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