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Skorba Temples, Malta

Skorba Temples


The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in , which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of ’s neolithic culture. The site was only excavated in the early sixties, rather late in comparison to other megalithic sites, some of which had been studied since the early nineteenth century. The site’s importance has led to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a listing it shares with six other in . This later excavation allowed the use of modern methods of dating and analysis. The temple itself is not in good condition, especially in comparison to the more complete temples of Ħaġar Qim and Tarxien. However, the importance of this site does not lie in the actual remains but rather in what was garnered from their excavation. is populat tourist destinations with lot’s of deals.
MAlta GPS travel help: 35° 55′ 21.3″ N, 14° 22′ 42.2″ E

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