Dad
wrote that he took a bus around island
This is the main terminal. Go anywhere from here
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These
temples are older than Stonehenge or the Pyramids |
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Our
first stop was the interpretative center - one of the best we
have ever visited.
A 3D movie provided an overview of the area over time |
Hagar
Qim |
Mnajdra |
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This
preview was useful in identifying the islet of Filfla off the
coast of the temple
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This
lizard is unique to Filfla which is now off limits
except for study by professionals
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When
these temples were discovered,
they concluded that they must
have been built by Giants
The first excavations began in the early 20th century
By the 1950s their true age was determined
Conservation and further exploration
is ongoing since 2004
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Hagar
Qim had a commanding view of the countryside and the island of
Filfla |
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This
way in - The audio guide was very thorough |
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There
are many doorways, windows and
elliptical holes in the stones
There purpose was either functional or ceremonial
or
related to the astrological events
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This
window provided a view of Filfla Islet |
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This stone weighs over 70 tons |
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Walking from Hagar Qim to Mnajdra
is
1/3 of a mile
all downhill
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That third of a mile is a lot harder going
back uphill |
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