Inside the Ggantija Temples.
The Temples, (older than Stonehenge) each containing 5 apses connected by a central corridor, leading to the innermost trefoil section, are built with rough coralline limestone blocks, thought to have been carried up from the valley below. The first temple is larger and contains a variety of features such as altars, relief carvings and libation holes. The second temple, which was a later addition, is devoid of such features. Worth mentioning is the corbelling technique evident in the inwardly inclined walls, suggesting that the structure was roofed.
Inside the 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, 2 months ago
Beautiful shot Tony, very interesting shot.
debsphotos, 2 months ago
Another wonderful image from the wonders of the past Tony!!! Great to see!!! *-)
Anthony Vella in reply to debsphotos’s comment, 2 months ago
Some 50 years ago I used to play hide and seek inside this place with my cousins during my summer holidays. The place did have a rough and rusty fence round it but with enough holes in it to allow elephants through. It was the best part of my childhood. I still remember it as a much better place as a few stones have crumbled over the years. They have erected steel structures to support the megaliths now, but I think it would need more than that, and if no proper action is taken soon, I’m afraid we will lose this jewel from our crown forever.
Yeddles, 2 months ago
what a beautiful thing to be able to live in this amazing place….. fancy playing amoungst these places…. what a privilege. your work is absolutely wonderful. thanks for allowing us to share your world with you.
Anthony Vella in reply to Yeddles’s comment, 2 months ago
Hi Yeddles. My pleasure to shore these pictures with you. Thank you for your visit and comment.
Philip Golan, 2 months ago
Fascinating history. Great shot.
Anthony Vella in reply to Philip Golan’s comment, 2 months ago
Hi Philip. I’m glad you find this picture and its history interesting. Thank you.