Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
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The Ta' Ħaġrat ([taˈħad͡ʒrat]) temples in Mġarr, Malta are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples.[1] They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites.[2] The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase (3600–3200 BC);[3] the smaller temple is dated to the Saflieni phase (3300–3000 BC).[3]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | Mġarr, Malta |
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Coordinates | 35.9185°N 14.3686°E / 35.9185; 14.3686 |
Type | Temple |
History | |
Material | Limestone |
Founded | c.3600 BC–c.3200 BC |
Periods | Ġgantija phase Saflieni phase |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1923–1961 |
Archaeologists | Themistocles Zammit John Davies Evans David H. Trump |
Condition | Ruins |
Ownership | Government of Malta |
Management | Heritage Malta |
Public access | Yes |
Website | Heritage Malta |
Part of | Megalithic Temples of Malta |
Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
Reference | 132ter-004 |
Inscription | 1980 (4th Session) |
Extensions | 1992, 2015 |
Area | 0.154 ha (16,600 sq ft) |
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