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Day 20: Malta Temple Day!

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October 13th 2017
The mamas went off to Birgu (a short ferry across the bay from Valletta) and T and I headed out early to visit some megalithic temple complexes on the south side of Malta (sounds far, but wasn’t - about a 30 minute bus ride). Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra temples were built starting in 3600 BC (that’s BEFORE COMMON ERA folks!!!) Older than olden times, even. Older than the great pyramid. Older than ... read more

Europe » Malta

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Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. A decade later Malta became a republic. Since about the mi... ... read more