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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120824| Title: | Malta : buildings, materials and deterioration |
| Authors: | Cassar, JoAnn |
| Keywords: | Globigerina limestone -- Conservation and restoration -- Malta Megalithic temples -- Malta Weathering of buildings -- Malta Honeycomb weathering -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2007-08 |
| Citation: | Cassar, J. (2007). Malta : buildings, materials and deterioration. Stone : Newsletter on stone decay, 2, 3-4. |
| Abstract: | Existing buildings in the Maltese Islands range from complex megalithic prehistoric temples, to impressive Baroque buildings and fortifications built by the Knights of St John, to modern edifices, built of the local Globigerina Limestone. The oldest buildings, the prehistoric temples, were built during the period 3600 - 2400 BC. In the Mediterranean this is the period which falls between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. The best preserved temple complexes are those of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Tarxien and Ggantija, which are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120824 |
| ISSN: | 1754-1026 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacBenCBH |
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