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- Ggantija Temples
Ggantija Temples
Two massive megaliths were carved into temples by the
pre-Phoenician Gozitans somewhere between 4,100 and 2,500 BC, and
now stand on the island as mysterious monuments to a bygone age.
Legend has it that they were transported to the island by a
giantess called Sansuna, hence the name of the site, Ggantija,
which means 'giant'. Large stone balls in the area, however, have
led archaeologists to conclude that the massive blocks were rolled
into place atop these. The two temples have a common façade but
each has a separate entrance; one is larger than the other. It is
believed both originally had roofing made of wooden beams, and that
sacrifices of animals were made in the temples during rituals. The
temples, along with other similar temples on the main island of
Malta, have been documented as the oldest free standing structures
in the world.
Information & Facts
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Admission
EUR5 (adults), EUR2.50 (children 6-11). Other
concessions available.
Language
English and Maltese are the official languages; Italian
is also spoken
Money
The currency was changed to the Euro (EUR) on 1 January 2008.
(Maltese lira are no longer accepted.) Banks, ATMs and exchange
bureaux can be found all over the islands, as well as foreign
exchange machines in the tourist areas. Banks generally open
mornings Monday to Saturday, but exchange bureaux at the
international airport are open 24 hours a day. Many hotels, shops
and restaurants accept foreign currency, but currency and
travellers cheques can be changed into lira at banks and tourist
offices. Most hotels and restaurants, as well as many shops, accept
Access, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club International,
MasterCard and Visa.
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