What are the oldest man-made structures?
In today’s world we are accustomed to the impressive features of engineering. Structures like suspension bridges and skyscrapers are modern marvels but some of the world’s most impressive constructions are thousands of years behind us. For instance, the Roman Colosseum is one such wonder of ancient architecture, marking a crucial transition point between vastly different […]
Għar Dalam Cave Malta The Mystery of Ancient Bones
A Cave Full of Secrets In southern Malta lies the unique cave of Għar Dalam, a site that has puzzled archaeologists for decades. Stratified layers of sediment hold the remains of some of the island’s oldest animals—and possibly its earliest humans. The cave offers evidence that man may have first reached Malta when the islands […]
Archaeoastronomy and the Island of Malta
Evidence of an astronomical considerations in temple buildings in Malta and Gozo dating from 3500-2500 BC is looked in three ways: Orientation Cross-jamb view Offset illumination In some cases, it is also attempted practical observation. The orientation of the structures and temples could be in direction of the moonrise; it could coincide with an equinox […]
