megalithic temple complex the gantija temples malta island gozo |
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navigate by keyword : world weathered wall village vertical textures temples temple structures structure stonewall stones stone small slabs situated site showcasing ruins rough rock plants period patches openings one oldest neolithic moss monument monastery megalithic malta lintels limestone large island irregular horizontal history growing ground grass gozo gantija front freestanding fortification forming formation featuring doorwaylike dating create covers constructed composed complex castle building |
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Ancient megalithic structure featuring vertical stone slabs and horizontal lintels, forming part of a wall. Constructed from large limestone blocks, weathered with age, showcasing rough textures. The stones create small doorway-like openings at the base. Background wall is composed of irregular stones, with patches of moss and small plants growing between them. Grass covers the ground in front of the structure. This site is part of the ?gantija temple complex, situated on Gozo Island, Malta, one of the oldest freestanding structures in the world, dating back to the Neolithic period. |
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