| Page Views: 734 Last Visit to Ggantija: August, 2006 | Ggantija Temples on Gozo by Diana75 - last update: Oct 14, 2006 |
The oldest free-standing structures in the world Among the best-preserved temples on the Maltese Islands, the Ggantija Temples, on Gozo, are thought to be the oldest free-standing structures in the world.
More than 6000 years old, the Ggantija Temples are also the world's oldest religious structures, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt, although they are probably neither more famous nor more impressive than the Pyramids.
As the temples are one of the most important archaeological sites in Malta, a visit to Ggantija in Xaghra, Gozo it is definitely a must. |
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deecat Wed Jul 4, 2007 16:04 UTC
Fascinating, indeed with the temples, caves, & "holes". What an exciting adventure. Love your photographs, and I agree with Lori about the post-card style opening photo. Great work. | matcrazy1 Wed Feb 14, 2007 08:44 UTC
Fantastic page on unique (not in Malta though :-) and mysterious place I liked a lot. I didn't know the legend on a giant called Sansuna who carried the stones to build the temples. | LoriPori Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:56 UTC
First of all I must mention how much I admire the way you always do your main pic - as a postcard. I like that. I t truly is amazing how the temples survived and the walls are still standing. | physiar Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:14 UTC
No, you're completely right, I misread! Regards the vandalism note it referred to the real Mnajdra, not Ggantija! Apologies :) |
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