Mnajdra--36th Century BC
By Dawnsummer
@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
United States
January 15, 2021 8:55pm CST
Ancient structures are unique, especially when there isn't a clear picture of how these large stones were moved, and how they were fitted together so precisely.
Mnajdra is a temple complex found in Malta. It was possibly used for religious activity or a site to observe the stars.
One of the buildings is aligned with the Vernal and Autumnal (Spring and Summer) equinoxes (comparable to numerous ancient structures), allowing sunlight to enter through a door on those two days.
Stone benches and tables are found within and several of the megalithic stones are carved with circles.
What a wonderful site this would prove to visit.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
17 Jan 21
@misunderstood_zombie Ancient places is what I loved to visit more. I was lucky being born in Italy, I had so much to see.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I would love to see these places also.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
17 Jan 21
@LadyDuck This is true. There isn't really anything ancient close to me at all.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I've often thought it would be fun to go back in time and watch how they did things also.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jan 21
@misunderstood_zombie Yes, it would.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I think so too. It would be quite the experience.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
17 Jan 21
It would be interesting to know what all those carved circles mean, though it might be just because it looks cool. You're welcome.
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@Michellekidwell (29953)
• Sonora, California
16 Jan 21
Love learning about these Kind of buildings, thank you!
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
17 Jan 21
I'm surprised how many there are that most of us haven't heard of.
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
16 Jan 21
I love to learn things like this..it is also like Newgrange in Ireland Rhonda..it is aligned with the Equinox. Yeah how they got the stones there right.
Here is some too something similar anyways
This ancient Irish site tucked away in the west of Ireland is a hidden gem on par with the famous burial sites at Newgrange and Tara. Most tourists, both Irish and international, will be unfamiliar with Rathcroghan in County Roscommon, but it used to be Ir
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
17 Jan 21
Wow, that is really cool that there is 240 ancient monuments in Newgrange.
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