Ggantija Megalithic Temple 3600 BC Gozo Malta

Hello all, this time we are going to visit this impressive 5600 year old temple.Some of the megaliths of the Ġgantija Temples exceed five metres in length and weigh over fifty tons. Giants were believed to have constructed these prehistoric temples and that is from where their name originates. Certainly, these ancient structures represent a phenomenal cultural, artistic and technological development in a very early period in human life.
Consisting of two temples which date back to between 3600 and 3200 BC, the Ġgantija Temples are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site is considered as one of the oldest free standing monuments in the world, preceding Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.
Notwithstanding their age, the temples survive in a considerably good state of preservation. This is noticeable in the boundary wall that encloses the two temples, and which is built in rough Coralline Limestone blocks. The hard-wearing Coralline Limestone is used extensively at Ġgantija, and is one of the reasons behind the preservation of the monument. The softer Globigerina Limestone was reserved for inner furnishings, such as doorways, altars and decorative slabs.
Each temple consists of a number of apses flanking a central corridor. There is evidence of the internal walls having been plastered and painted over, as proven by two plaster fragments with red ochre, now on display at the Ġgantija Temples Interpretation Centre.
Remains of animal bone discovered in this site suggest some sort of ritual involving animal sacrifice. The use of fire is shown by the presence of stone hearths. A number of libation holes in the floor may have been used for the pouring of liquid offerings. It is probable that during ceremonial activities, the congregation would have assembled outside the temple complex, since the large forecourt in front of the two temples was purposely raised by the same temple builders. - info from Heritage Malta
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[@anniecassar8883]

Thank you for taking us here!!!

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks a lot , means a lot to me comments like this

[@lifestylesimplelife...thai7666]

Good morning guys. Nice once video look interesting stuff things . Thank you for showing this.

[@PierreFarrugia]

thanks

[@emmanuelbuttigieg3032]

Nice place and interesting 👍

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks ❤️

[@margomccombie8785]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing 😊👍

[@PierreFarrugia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@marinagori7025]

Incredibile come una piccola isola possa contenere tante bellezze e tanta storia

[@PierreFarrugia]

100%, io sono da Malta e mi stupisco anche Io, sul mio channel prova ha far vedere Malta 360…. scusa il mio italiono.

[@bobbythomas200420032]

That was an excellent and very enjoyable video. The remains of the temples look so amazing this is a place i will need to explore next time i am in Malta.

[@PierreFarrugia]

If you be coming to Malta and need any info, just ask. ❤️🇲🇹

[@christopherborg750]

Nice vlog, been there 2 years ago, a must visit

[@PierreFarrugia]

thanks

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Wonderful video pierre, I never been there so interesting, wonder why they have never covered it like malta, guess its deteriorating every year, well done !! Worth €10

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks buddy

[@tinabraxton4906]

Thank you for this video. I look forward to seeing these temples soon. I have seen two of the others, on Malta.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Yes, but long time ago

[@peterroberts9638]

Very interesting vlog, many thanks

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks and hope you subscribe ☺️👍

[@pcharliep61]

Great video, I can't believe all the new buildings and walkways. Last time I visited (many many years ago ) there was nothing there but the temples. Nice to see all the improvements.

[@PierreFarrugia]

thsnks

[@johnabela932]

Excellent vlog including your commentary Pierre 🚶🎤 🎥.
Thanks for taking us to present day historic "Ggantija". Last time I visited site was about 60yrs ago ⛴ 🌊 🧓
Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 🇪🇺 ©. .

[@PierreFarrugia]

tha ks

[@GordonTravels]

It has been ages since I've been there. Great Vlog Pierre! Keep up the great work.

[@PierreFarrugia]

thanks hope you subscibe ❤️

[@katiacurmi2485]

Very nice and interesting place in Malta which is not only an attraction to tourists but also to us Maltese.

[@PierreFarrugia]

Thanks as always for your support

[@irisrosannamerlecamilleri7647]

My daughter told me, women were fat at that time, they were already eating pastizzi nd twistees

[@PierreFarrugia]

haha good
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