My UNESCO World Heritage Postcards: Malta - Megalithic Temples of Malta

"Seven megalithic temples are found on the islands of Malta and Gozo, each the result of an individual development. The two temples of Ggantija on the island of Gozo are notable for their gigantic Bronze Age structures. On the island of Malta, the temples of Hagar Qin, Mnajdra and Tarxien are unique architectural masterpieces, given the limited resources available to their builders. The Ta'Hagrat and Skorba complexes show how the tradition of temple-building was handed down in Malta."

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1 - Ggantija Temples, Gozo
The Ggantija Temples of Gozo, Malta. Thanks to Nathalie for mailing this wonderful postcard from Malta.

Postcard 2 - Tarxien

Prehistoric Temples of Tarxien, Malta Island. Nice Malta stamps used. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Postcard 3A - Hagar Qim

Hagar Qim is dedicated to a Phoenician diety. Postmarked in Malta on December 19, 2009 and arrived in Penang on January 11, 2010. Thanks to Martha of Malta.

Postcard 3B- Hagar Gim
Aerial view of Hagar Gim Temple. It was constructed during Megalith era using soft Globicerina Limestone and faces the sea and the tiny rock island of Filfla. With gigantic size megaliths, neat assembled and designed facades, seven obese statuettes of nude "Venus of Malta" were found here too. Thanks to Sini of Finland who visited Malta and sent these two wonderful Maltese postcards.

Postcard 4A - Mnajdra

Aerial view of Mnajdra Temple dating from Copper Age (2800 BC) and is shrine of simplicity design to honor Mother Earth.

Postcard 4B - Mnajdra

Mdajdra Temples 2700BC Copper Age. A UNESCO World Heritage site in Malta. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France who visited sunny Malta. Postmarked May 31, 2021 and arrived in Penang Island on July 9, 2021.