Malta/Gozo

Site 37: The Mdina Experience

Date of Exploration: March 2, 2011

The Mdina Experience cistern is located inside the main hallway wall, behind a window containing a lowering bucket. Prior to the availability of refridgeration the bucket was used for gathering water as well as lowering down fruit and meat to keep cold.

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Shown below is the sonar image illustrating the shape of the cistern.

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California Polytechnic State University

Marine Resources Development Foundation