A conical stone of the kind known to have been used by the Phoenicians in their worship was found in one of the temples.[5128] Gaulos had a port which was reckoned sufficiently commodious, and which lay probably towards the south-east end of the island.
Melita, or Malta, which lies at a short distance from Gozzo, to the south-east, is an island of more than double the size, and of far greater importance.

It possesses in La Valetta one of the best harbours, or rather two of the best harbours, in the world.

All the navies of Europe could anchor comfortably in the "great port" to the east of the town.

The western port is smaller, but is equally well sheltered.

Malta has no natural product of much importance, unless it be the honey, after which some think that it was named.[5129] The island is almost treeless, and the light powdery soil gives small promise of fertility.