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The final temple. A visit to the Tarxien Temples is a visit to the history of megalithic temple building in Malta. The complex consists of four temples, and there may be more remains under the surrounding buildings. The Early Temple from the Ġgantija phase (3600-3200 BC) is the oldest and only preserved temple, the other three temples date from the Tarxien phase (3150-2500 BC) and form a veritable maze. The youngest of the Tarxien Temples is the last megalithic temple to be built on Malta, and thus represents the culmination of Maltese temple building. Some of the excavated objects can be admired in the small entrance building, the more interesting and larger artifacts, such as the lower part of a statue of a fertility goddess, probably once 2 to 2.5 meters tall, can be admired in the National Archaeological Museum in Valletta. Although it lacks the atmosphere of Ġgantija and Ħaġar Qim due to its location in the middle of a residential area, the Tarxien Temples are very interesting and definitely worth a visit!
KoenKoen
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The prehistoric Tarxien complex dated back to the Neolithic period of 3600-2500 BC. The site consists of several units that give an insight into how life was organized in that period. The appearance of the buildings can be guessed from the preserved remains. Remains of statues, pottery, various decorations, and patterns indicate how developed art was, but also which animals were important. It is interesting that research shows that at one point, the estimate is in the period 2500-1400 B.C. the practice of burying the deceased has been replaced by cremation. An interesting place, even for those who do not like history, archeology. An opportunity to learn something new, gain an insight into how people lived in prehistoric times.
ivana vanjaivana vanja
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The place is smaller than Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples and there is no huge educational center (kind of museum) about the site, but you can find educational boards in the temple and tiny exhibitions next to reception. There is one very interesting stone with ships carving (it is hard to see them, but you can try by using the lamp installed there). The temple is well preserved, there is one beautiful stone with carvings of animals (read the boards and try to find the goat, pig and ram). You can see and read all in about 45 minutes. It was easy to find parking nearby, but we were off-season. You can see the site with a baby in a stroller. Greetings to so nice staff working there!!
Helena KliwisonHelena Kliwison
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The people who replaced those of the temple culture were completely different. They came later. They brought Bronze Age technology with them. And they bore no cultural continuities with the temple people who were their predecessors on the island. It seems as if the Maltese islands were abandoned entirely after the fall of the temples, and that they stood empty until these Bronze Age peoples arrived. Tarxien was the special place during Atlantis where the initiates were in instructed in High Magic. At that time, Magic was a venerated science and it was taught only to the chosen few. Tarxien was the finishing high school before they went for their last test at the Hypogeum.
Stella LillemetsStella Lillemets
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Visited here after the hypogeum. This one’s got a lot of history to it. It’s only 6EUR to enter and the audio guide is free on your phone if you scan the bar code by the door. Seems mostly accessible to wheelchair users although may need a hand getting over the small lip of the front door. Toilets on site Also great for if ever it’s raining as the site is protected by a roof top cover. An excellent piece of preserved history. Knowledgable and friendly staff. The guys at the front desk showed us the ancient graffiti tablets and had a lot of information about them. Some of the ancient architecture is really well preserved. Well worth a visit for history fans
Bilbo BagsyBilbo Bagsy
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The Tarxien temples are one of the archeological sites you should definitely visit if you like history. With a free audio guide you can play from your phone it provides insight into the Neolithic Age of Malta. To preserve it, a bit cover has been constructed with also provides some shade, which is good if your visiting in summer. You can't walk around freely in the excavation but there is a guided path constructed around and throughout a portion of the temple ruins. I recommend buying the combo ticket, which includes this temple but also the Ħaġar Qim Temples (which I found to be more interesting) in the south, the Għar Dalam Cave and Borg in-Nadur.
Adrian PecirepAdrian Pecirep
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Triq It Tempji Neolitici, Ħal Tarxien TXN 1063, Malta
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The Tarxien Temples are an archaeological complex in Tarxien, Malta. They date to approximately 3150 BC. The site was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 along with the other Megalithic temples on the island of Malta.
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