Mnajdra
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Mnajdra () is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; the Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces." In 1992, UNESCO recognized the Mnajdra complex and four other Maltese megalithic structures as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In 2009, work was completed on a protective tent.
Key facts
- Ancient site.name
- Mnajdra
- Ancient site.image
- Sudika Mnajdra porthole.jpg
- Ancient site.caption
- Niche at the Mnajdra South Temple
- Ancient site.map_type
- Malta
- Ancient site.relief
- yes
- Ancient site.map_caption
- Location in Malta
- Ancient site.location
- Qrendi, Southern Region, Malta
- Ancient site.type
- Temple
- Ancient site.material
- Limestone
- Ancient site.epochs
- Ġgantija phaseTarxien phase
- Ancient site.excavations
- 1840–1954
- Ancient site.archaeologists
- J. G. VanceThemistocles ZammitJohn Davies Evans
- Ancient site.condition
- Well-preserved ruins
- Ancient site.ownership
- Government of Malta
- Ancient site.management
- Heritage Malta
- Ancient site.public_access
- Yes
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.child
- yes
- UNESCO World Heritage Site.part_of
- Megalithic Temples of Malta
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Wikidata facts
- Elevation
- 84
- Image
- 02005 Mnajdra Temples, copper age, 2800 BC.jpg
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9 sectionsContents
- Design
- Functions
- Calendar stone
- Excavations and recent history
- Contemporary interpretations
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- External links
Mnajdra () is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; the Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces." In 1992, UNESCO recognized the Mnajdra complex and four other Maltese megalithic structures as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In 2009, work was completed on a protective tent.
== Design == thumb|400px|center|Upper temple panoramic thumb|400px|center|Low temple panoramic Mnajdra is made of coralline limestone, which is much harder than the soft globigerina limestone of Ħaġar Qim. The main structural systems used in the temples are corbelling with smaller stones, and post and lintel construction using large slabs of limestone.
Gallery (5)
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2 mapped locations