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another view of the temple

Sunrise Spectacular

If possible a good time to vist would be sunrise on the first day of the four seasons as the rays enters the southern temple of Mnajdra and lights up its interior - that must be a great sight. On the equinox days, sunlight not only enters the temple but its beam also lights up the temple’s main axis.
The temples are opened specially for these events apparently - check the heritage Malta events site for more details.

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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Third Temple

The third, with its largely intact façade and bench constructed in the early Tarxien phase is perhaps the most impressive part of Mnajdra and perhaps the finest surviving on the Maltese Islands.

Review Helpfulness: 3 out of 5 stars

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  • Written Feb 3, 2005
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Mnajdra temple

Middle Temple

The middle temple was the last one to be built, dating to after 3100 BC. It was inserted between the other two, and set at a higher level on a sort of terrace. Unfortunately this is mostly modern reconstruction seen here.

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  • Written Feb 3, 2005
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view of temple complex

Mnajdra Complex

Mnajdra Temple complex consists of not one but three temples (sharing a common outer wall) overlooking an oval forecourt. Climb up the hill nearby to get a better overall view of the structures.

Review Helpfulness: 3 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Feb 3, 2005
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Temple view - Mnajdra

Temple view

Mnajdra Temple Site

The setting of the Mnajdra Temples is lovely to see by itself - with the rugged cliffs below, the sea and the surrounding countryside. Just offshore the islet of Filfa - just 1km in size. The stone here is of a harder corraline limestone than Hagar Qim and hence this temple is better preserved.

Review Helpfulness: 4 out of 5 stars

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  • Updated Feb 3, 2005
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First Temple

The first temple is the oldest one - from the Ggantija phase (3600-3100 BC). The small rubble wall is a reconstruction but the small upright stones are the originals.

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  • Written Feb 3, 2005
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