Punic building, Żurrieq
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The remains of an unidentified Punic building exist incorporated into several properties in Żurrieq, Malta. They include a well-preserved structure commonly known as the Punic Tower[1] or the Żurrieq Tower[2] which is found inside the private garden of the Domus Curialis, the house of the town's archpriest, and which is the most substantial surviving example of Punic architecture on the island.
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Alternative name | Punic Tower, Żurrieq Tower |
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Location | Żurrieq, Malta |
Coordinates | 35°49′48.7″N 14°28′32.9″E |
History | |
Material | Limestone |
Founded | c. 6th century BC |
Periods | Phoenician/Punic |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1938, 1964 |
Archaeologists | R. V. Galea, Charles Zammit |
Condition | Partially intact |
Public access | By appointment |
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