MALTA: Tarxien Prehistoric Temples

The Tarxien Temples are an archaeological complex in Tarxien, Malta which date back to around 3000 BC. The Tarxien Temples consist of three separate, but attached structures. These Temples were accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980.

in 1914, Sir Themistocles Zammit, Director of the National Museum Malta was contacted by the proprietor of the land where his workers/farmers discovered large stone blocks during ploughing the field.

Sir Themistocles Zammit excavated the site and discovered the center of the temples. By 1920, he had identified and carried out restoration work on five separate but interconnected temples.

Photos by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech
Produced by Alfred & Jasmine Grech
Mosta, Malta

© jasalf5959

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[JasAlf5959]

Thanks John and Renee for your kind words.

I agree with you that quite a few people are missing the treasures of Malta.

The prehistoric temples are older than the Pyramids. My husband and I have thus far visited Tarxien Temples 6 times, besides visiting other prehistoric sites numerous times.

Beside that there are so many interesting and relaxing places in Malta & Gozo awaiting one to explore and unlock its treasures.

Cheers,

Jasmine & Alfred

[JANDIMMIF]

very interesting video, you are making people aware about the beauti of malta,bye Jane and Gaetu.

[JasAlf5959]

Thanks Jane and Gaetu.  Perhaps they'll make you visit Malta sooner then you planned :))

[dollylove3]

Yes inded this is anothe good video. I am hoping by sending these videos to everyone I know, more people will know about Malta.

[97641282]

Thank you guys,another good Malta Video.

Pity so few people in the world knows what rich history Malta has.

John Demicoli -Sydney Australia.