Posted on 10/20/2006 1:21:30 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Heritage Malta is currently undertaking the preservation of two unique megaliths at Tarxien Temples as part of the BOV Tarxien Temples Project. These megaliths are significant because they bear witness to the vessels that transported the very first people to the Maltese Islands, and may well be the oldest representations of ships or boats ever discovered. The Tarxien Temples, dating back to around 3600BC, hold an impressive number of prehistoric works of art, consisting mostly of megaliths carved in relief to depict various animals, spirals and other intricate designs... The so-called ship graffiti megaliths were not removed from the site [in 1956] as they appeared to be in good condition. However, continuous exposure to fluctuating temperatures, wind, rainfall and humidity, have led to the rapid deterioration of these megaliths. Should they be left on site the graffiti will certainly be lost... The ship graffiti megaliths will initially be placed within the existing visitors’ building at the Tarxien Temples, where Heritage Malta’s conservators will be able to carry out any additional interventions to ensure their preservation. The megaliths will eventually be displayed within the new visitors’ centre which shall be constructed close to the site as part of the BOV Tarxien Temples Project.
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Kilroy was here?
Oddly no; the writer who carved the message 5,000 years ago referred to himself as "gilligan".
Ginger or Mary Ann?
I went to Valetta in 1964. Don't remember much other than it was dry.
The falcons require a lot of moisturizer.
What? Missus Howell isn't even on the list?!?
http://www.maltavista.net/en/list/photo/761.html
lots of pics.
Thanks for that link. Some really great pics.
Mrs. Howell, eh? Kinky . . . .
Can't ya see it -- "Are you ready, Lovey?"
What DID they do for entertainment out there all alone???
Thanks.
What DID they do for entertainment out there all alone???Just sit right back, and you'll hear a tale...
Most interesting.
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Rose
Thanks!
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