GC46ZKQ Gebel Ciantar (Multi-cache) in Malta created by Mghaffeg

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GC46ZKQ ▼

A cache by Mghaffeg Message this owner

Hidden : 3/3/2013

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Start by trail head finding a memorable stone: Age of death = X

Approximate coordinates of cache are

N 35 (x*2).((x*206)+12) E 14 (X-2).((X*369)+20)
WITH THE RESULT THEN DELETE THE LAST DIGIT BEHIND EACH DECIMAL POINT. To reach GZ one has to pass through a short narrow passage. Admire view around
SUPERVISE CHILDREN, NEAR CLIFF EDGES. DO NOT GO AT NIGHT, MIND SILOS .Coordinates updates to exact GZ location

Remains of one of the Bronze Age villages in Malta are found on the heights of Dingli Cliffs. This is a very interesting place and upon visiting it one immediately notices its importance, how wisely it was chosen and understands the way it was built to defend the village. Behind the walls protecting the village the Bronze Age people used to dig a number of wells these were used either as water reservoirs or even as silos, where food could be stored.

The actual protected area can be easily referred to as the citadel of the community, as the defended area was never extensive. This shows that the actual people lived outside the walls, and they had their own farms scattered around the immediate area. The defended part would only be used in case of an attack by one of the marauding tribes that were becoming quite common in the Mediterranean. The Gebel Ciantar promontory is impressive, as it provides the defenders with an easily small defensible part of the promontory as the sides. At the same time there are a number of other historical places that one can visit while in the area.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Va n perivpr ng rlr yriry. CYRNFR HCYBNQ N CUBGB JVGU RIREL YBT

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)