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Off the beaten path: Malta

Although Malta is quite small, it has a very rich history - the land has been inhabited since the Neolithic era and has some of the world's most ancient buildings and dwarf elephants ' skeletons. There are many things to see in Malta - apart from it being one of the popular destinations to film Hollywood movies and series like Game of Thrones, apart from the well known places like Mdina - the silent city and Valetta with its rich history, there are some locations that are off the beaten path - megalithic temples and Ghar Dalam cave with its small museum and some unusual exhibits, some beautiful countryside to explore and, although not an off the beaten track attraction - those weird Maltese buses and their drivers are definitely something to remember.

St Agatha and St Paul catacombs

Rabat has a large underground catacomb area, with multiple sarcophagi and frescoes on the walls. The catacombs are named after St.Agatha and St.Paul, who spent time in ancient Malta.
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In: archaeology, biblical, caves, burial sites

Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples

The megalithic temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra in Malta are among the oldest structures in the world, dating back to 3600-3200 BC. They are older than the pyramids, Stonehenge, Carnac and Mayan…
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In: archaeology, lost civilizations, ancient ruins, places of worship, ancient giants

Ghar dalam cave

Ghar Dalam Cave belongs to Malta’s oldest prehistoric sites, having plenty of prehistoric stuff on display - the remains of Ice Age animals, dwarf elephants, micro-mammals, human bones and…
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In: archaeology, caves, bones