Title

Figure, originally carved in rock in an artificial cave at Ras il-Wardija.

Caption

Figure, probably a human representation, originally carved in rock in an artificial cave at Ras il-Wardija. Punic-Roman sanctuary in the environs of Ta' Kercem. It probably dates from the medieval period, when the cave may have served as a hermitage. Gozo Museum of Archaeology. Cittadela of Victoria in Gozo. Malta.

Date

Feb 01, 1754

Credit line

Photo12/UIG/PHAS

Reference

UMG23A45_419

Model release

No

Property release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

62,1Mb (2,8Mb) / 17,0in x 14,2in / 5100 x 4258 (300dpi)

Keywords

history sanctuary sacred hermitage Christian Christianity cave artificial cave Ras il-Wardija Punic-Roman figure carved crucifixion cross symbol religion religious Gozo Archaeological Museum Gozo Malta Mediterranean Middle Ages medieval relief Ta Kercem rock stone