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Gozo Museum of Archaeology
Date Added: 1st Apr 2013
Site Type: Museum
Country: Malta (Gozo)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 5
Gozo Museum of Archaeology submitted by SolarMegalith on 1st Apr 2013. 2nd century BC Italic amphorae discovered in a shipwreck in Xlendi Bay. The third one fro mthe right in the bottom row has potter's stamp (photo taken on March 2013).
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Xemxija Tombs
Date Added: 8th Apr 2013
Site Type: Rock Cut Tomb
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Xemxija Tombs submitted by enkidu41 on 11th Jan 2005. Tomb 1 showing the circular accuracy of both the opening and the entrance to its 3-lobed chamber. The similar tomb 2 is just to the right. The tombs now connect underground due to the separating wall having collapsed.
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Xemxija Roman Apiaries
Date Added: 8th Apr 2013
Site Type: Ancient Mine, Quarry or other Industry
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Xemxija Roman Apiaries submitted by enkidu41 on 27th Apr 2004. Roman beehives. Sadly no more Romans and no more bees.
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Xemxija Caves
Date Added: 8th Apr 2013
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Xemxija Caves submitted by enkidu41 on 11th Jan 2005. The original semi-detached urban dwelling! The caves are cut into the 'step' of the plateau.
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Xemxija Temple (2)
Date Added: 10th Apr 2013
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 3
Xemxija Temple (2) submitted by SolarMegalith on 10th Apr 2013. These two stone blocks might be remains of a megalithic temple (photo taken on March 2013).
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L'Ghar ta' Gejzu
Date Added: 17th Apr 2013
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Malta (Gozo)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 2 Access 5
L'Ghar ta' Gejzu submitted by enkidu41 on 28th Jun 2004. 300 yards to the west of the Gigantija temple this underground cave is 40' long by 20' wide with its floor of which is 5' below the surface. When it was cleared in 1933 it yielded large quantities of potsherds, many covered in red pigment. The megalithic blocks behind have been displaced in recent years but are the remains of a temple, part of the Gigantija complex.
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Hagar Qim
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Hagar Qim submitted by tfar on 3rd Jan 2009. Steel arches erected over Hagar Qim Temple to support the protective bubble that has yet to be installed.
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Mnajdra
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Mnajdra submitted by enkidu41 on 27th Apr 2004. A prehistoric temple attractively situated above the cliffs.
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Clapham Junction Cart Ruts
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Trackway
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
Clapham Junction Cart Ruts submitted by myf on 31st Jan 2009. Photo taken in April 2005
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Buggiba
Date Added: 30th Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 21st Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 2 Access 4
Buggiba submitted by enkidu41 on 19th Oct 2004. View from the south towards the entrance of the temple showing clearly the trilthon entrance with its two pairs of massive upright supporters.
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Tarxien
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 2 Access 5
Tarxien submitted by enkidu41 on 27th Apr 2004. The celebrated prehistoric temple situated in the capital Valletta.
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Borg in-Nadur Temple
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Borg in-Nadur Temple submitted by enkidu41 on 30th Jun 2004. This temple in the south-eastern corner of Malta dates from around 2000 BC at the very end of the temple building phase. A view of the outer wall taken from inside the forecourt from the south-west.
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St George's Bay Cart Ruts
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Trackway
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
St George's Bay Cart Ruts submitted by Jon on 28th Dec 2003.
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Ghar Dalam Cave
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Ghar Dalam Cave submitted by AlexHunger on 8th Oct 2004. The interior of the Ghar Dalam Cave was covered with eons worth of remains. The bones can be seen in the museum upstairs. Humans also liverd there as of 5000 BCE. Some sections have been left unexcatvated in order to leave samples for when better technology becomes available.
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The Malta National Museum of Archaeology
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Museum
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 5
The Malta National Museum of Archaeology submitted by Bjorn on 7th Jun 2007. Entrance to the museum in Republic Street.
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Borg in-Nadur Settlement
Date Added: 31st Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Borg in-Nadur Settlement submitted by SolarMegalith on 31st Mar 2013. Defensive wall in the eastern part of Borg in-Nadur settlement (photo taken on March 2013).
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Borg in-Nadur Cart Ruts
Date Added: 31st Mar 2013
Site Type: Ancient Trackway
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Borg in-Nadur Cart Ruts submitted by SolarMegalith on 31st Mar 2013. Exposed western rut (photo taken on March 2013).
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St George's Bay Silos
Date Added: 2nd Apr 2013
Site Type: Ancient Mine, Quarry or other Industry
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
St George's Bay Silos submitted by SolarMegalith on 2nd Apr 2013. Well-preserved openings of the Bronze Age silo pits - view from the west (photo taken on March 2013).
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Ghar Dalam Cart Ruts
Date Added: 3rd Apr 2013
Site Type: Ancient Trackway
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 20th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 2 Access 4
Ghar Dalam Cart Ruts submitted by SolarMegalith on 3rd Apr 2013. Cart ruts near Ghar Dalam cave (photo taken on March 2013).
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Ta' Hammut A
Date Added: 26th Mar 2013
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 19th Mar 2013. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
Ta' Hammut A submitted by enkidu41 on 20th Oct 2004. The hollowing out of the chamber to give greater depth can be seen.
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Log Text: All Ta' Hammud dolmens are located within a shooting range.