Hagar Qim
CountryMalta
Date3600 BC
RegionQrendi
About Hagar Qim
A megalithic temple complex older than the pyramids. Some stones weigh 20 tonnes. The temple is aligned to the equinox sunrise. Protected by a tent canopy since 2009. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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