Ħaġar Qim, Neolithic temple complex in Qrendi, Malta.
Ħaġar Qim is a Neolithic temple complex built from large limestone blocks and positioned on a hilltop. The structure consists of several connected oval chambers and passages that form the religious space.
The structure was built between 3600 and 3200 BCE during the Ġgantija phase, ranking among the oldest religious buildings on Earth. Its construction marks a development in megalithic architecture across the Mediterranean region.
The temple displays altars and spiral carvings that offer insight into the beliefs of those who inhabited this place. The surviving reliefs and stonework speak to the rituals performed here and the craftsmanship of that ancient community.
The site sits on a hilltop with good views of the surrounding area, but it can become very warm on sunny days. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended, as there is little shade and the ground is uneven.
One of the outer wall stones impresses with its colossal size and testifies to the technical abilities of its builders. Archaeologists still wonder how such massive blocks were moved and positioned without modern machinery.
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