The Megalithic Temples of Malta
A look at the magnificent Megalithic Temples of Malta. The temples shown here are Hagar Qim, Mnajdra and Ggantija. Read the blog post here: www.davestravelpages.com/who-b...
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More info on the Maltese Ancient Temples:
The Megalithic Temples of Malta are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represent some of the oldest free-standing structures in the world. Located on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea, these temples were built between approximately 3600 BCE and 2500 BCE during the Neolithic Age.
There are seven major temple complexes and over three hundred smaller sites spread across the
islands.
The temples are characterized by their massive stone structures, some of which stand up to 10 meters (33 feet) high. The largest temples consist of a central circular or rectangular structure with one or more adjacent apses or lateral chambers. The walls are made of large limestone blocks, some weighing several tons, that were carefully dressed and fitted together without the use of
mortar.
The purpose of these temples remains a subject of debate among scholars. Some believe they served as places of worship for Neolithic cults, while others suggest they had multiple functions, including social, agricultural, and astronomical roles.
Evidence suggests that the temples were in use for over a thousand years and underwent several phases of construction and alteration.
Also read:
* www.davestravelpages.com/is-m...
* www.davestravelpages.com/thin...
* www.davestravelpages.com/malt...
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What beautiful temples! I love that I can watch these videos and feel like I am there!
I'd be surprised if the megalithic parts are less than 30,000 years old.
Not yet been to Malta. I looks great and full of history 👍🏽
@DaveBriggs
7 жыл бұрын
You will have to put it on your list! A great place to spend a few days or even a week or two to combine the culture and history with a traditional sea, sand, and sun vacation.
I've been to Malta's temples, and they are fantastic aren't they? I love your video.
Malta is on my list, apparently It has much more than sea to offer :)
@DaveBriggs
7 жыл бұрын
It's a lovely place to visit, and yes, there is certainly more to it than sea and sand :)
Oooo my boyfriend would so love these Megalithic Temples. I need to suggest Malta to him.
Hey Dave, I'm soaking up your vids, as I have just this weekend sold my house and I'm preparing to cycle around the world for the next 3 to 6 years. I wish they had all this social media and technology when I was in my 20's while traveling the world, I would have so much in the way of amazing footage. I'm getting camera'd up for this one though. I'm no following on G+ too. All the best Dave and I might see you out there somewhere. Steve
@DaveBriggs
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Congratulations on getting ready to start your world cycle! I've subscribed so that I can follow along on your journey :) I got in on the camera game really late as well sadly - I could have had so much footage from the different long distance cycle tours I did. I guess I will just have to return to all those places and cycle them again - this time with my trusty Go Pro! All the best Dave
@StevePeel
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. All the best to you.
@MatherandBrownTravel
7 жыл бұрын
wow. This sounds amazing We have just subscribed too and cannot wait to see your adventure unfold!
See the man at 0:35, it's a shape on the wall
@DaveBriggs
3 жыл бұрын
Very much so - could be 2 or 3 figures standing side by side to the left of him as well.
These ARE magnificent. But either they are profoundly weathered; or in my estimate they are like Stonehenge and Gobekli Tepi - I think chisels, ramps... were used to move and shape rather huge rocks - an imitation of the much more precise prior work at Puma Punku... Those often clearly have tool marks of big tools we don't possess.