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Edit ThisHagar Qim Temples, Malta
Svetlana Tikhonova
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Hagar Qim Temples
Edit ThisHagar Qim Temples, Malta
photo by: Svetlana Tikhonova
The prehistoric temple complex Hagar Qim was discovered in 1839. It dates from about 3,800 BC, and it is the oldest
known man-made structures in the world.
It stands on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet
of Fifla and lies some 2 km south-west of the village of Qrendi.
Just 500 m away from Hagar Qim, further towards the cliff
face, lies another remarkable temple site, Mnajdra set in
a hollow above the Southern cliffs. The surrounding area,
which is typical of more..
| type: | Landmarks |
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| openingHours: | Monday to Sunday: 9.00-17.00 |
| url: | www.heritagemalta.org |
