megalithic temple complex the gantija temples unesco malta island gozo |
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| navigate by keyword : world wood weathered wear wall uneven unesco trunk tree texture terrain temples temple surrounding surface stonewall stones soil sky site significance sand ruins rough rock relief recognized pyramids predating pale notable neolithic megalithic malta location limestone large island inscriptions importance historical highlighting heritage gozo geology gantija formation featuring egypt cultural contrasts complex color carvings bright blue badlands art architecture archaeological |
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| Large limestone rock at ?gantija temples, Gozo, Malta, featuring weathered surface with various inscriptions and carvings. The stone's texture is rough and uneven, highlighting historical wear. Its pale color contrasts with surrounding stones and bright blue sky. ?gantija is part of a megalithic temple complex, notable for its Neolithic architecture, predating pyramids in Egypt. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage location, recognized for its archaeological significance and ancient cultural importance. |
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