Ggantija Temples.
The Ggantija Temples at Xaghra, Gozo. Dating back to 3600 – 3200 BC, this Megalithic complex consists of two temples surruonded by a massive, common, boundary wall. This wall is built in the alternateing header and stretcher technique. Some of the megaliths exceed 5 meters in length and weigh over 50 tons. The gigantic stones have inspired the legend that these temples were built by a giantess whose diet consisted of dried broad beans.
Ggantija Temples. belongs to the following groups:
Former DPF Members, Heritage in Stone and Ruins, Ancient and Derelict BuildingsAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints and Mounted Prints
Marvin Collins, 3 months ago
Great light and textures in this….......if a giantess built this she also must have had some meat in her diet…lol. It does make you wonder how they did this so long ago. Excellent!!
Anthony Vella in reply to Marvin Collins’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you for your visit and comment Marvin. Oxen, Elephants and other beasts of burden do not eat meat and look at all their strength! There are many theories regarding the method these temples were built but none is 100% correct.
debsphotos, 3 months ago
Absolutley amazing Tony!!! *-)
Anthony Vella in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Deb. We have some six more temples like this in Malta, 3 of which are still in a good enough state considering their age and exposure to the elements over the years.
Gilberte, 3 months ago
Nice diversity of colours in the rocks
Anthony Vella in reply to Gilberte’s comment, 3 months ago
Thank you Betty. It was a more beautiful place some years back when most of it was still intact.
Andrew S, 3 months ago
Stunning capture Anthony….........