The Salt Pans at Ix-Xwejni

The Salt Pans at Ix-Xwejni

The Salt Pans at Ix-Xwejni

This 1980 photograph captures the traditional practice of salt harvesting at the Xwejni Bay salt pans in Gozo. A worker, equipped with buckets, is seen collecting salt, while another observes the process, reflecting the enduring cultural and economic significance of salt production. The geometric salt pans, carved into the rocky shore, stretch towards the iconic backdrop of Il-Qolla l-Bajda, showcasing the harmony between human ingenuity and Gozo's natural beauty.

National Archives Reference Number: 2431
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Then & Now
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Locality
Locality
Marsalforn
Year
Year
circa 1980
Source(s)
Source(s)
National Archives Gozo

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