Possible archaeological remains found during Sannat Square works

Remains that may have archaeological importance have been discovered during excavation works at Sannat square, raising fears that the completion of the project may be delayed.

The remains were first highlighted by Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri, who said works on the regeneration of Santa Margerita Square now face “big challenges.”

Sannat mayor Philip Vella confirmed the findings and said that archaeologists and the superintendent of cultural heritage are investigating the discovery to understand what the remains are and which era they date back to.

They believe some of the remains are of an old reservoir.  The structure has arches and is located right underneath the stairs of the parish parvis.  

A structure believed to be a reservoir. Photo Facebook/Clint Camilleri.

“I am happy about these discoveries as they are quite interesting and no one knew anything about them,” Vella told Times of Malta.

The discoveries were made last week while excavation works were being carried out for a shallow service culvert running from one side of the square to the other.

“Though we have no indication of what era the remains date back to, there is an indication that a tunnel was excavated during...