Ggantija
CountryMalta
Date3600 BC
Notable Feature6 m walls
RegionGozo
About Ggantija
The oldest free-standing structure in the world, older than the pyramids. Giant stones weigh 50 tonnes. Legend says a giantess built it in one day. Two temples side by side. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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