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9/22/2008 - 9/23/2008Autumn Equinox at Mnajdra
Qrendi,
Malta
The prehistoric Mnajdra Temples near the village of Qrendi are opened especially for the Autumn Equinox. The three temples of Mnajdra, reached on foot in about five minutes from the better-known temple at Hagar-Qim, present a concave facade which may have been a gathering-space for devotees in ancient times. The South Temple is aligned with the sunrise of the equinoxes, when the rays of the rising sun pass through the portal to fall upon the inner shrine
Themes:
Spectacle
, Culture
, History
, Religion
Hours: Night before equinox
Cost: TBC
Where: Mnajdra Temples
The Mnajdra Temples are 600m (1,948ft) beyond Hagar Quim, 2km (1.2 miles) from Qrendi village
Qrendi, Malta
Getting there:
Road: Qrendi is 14km (9 miles) south of Valletta
Bus: No 35 stops at or close to the venue
Contact Information:
Heritage Malta
Old University Buildings
Merchants Street
Valletta
VLT 03
Malta
Telephone: +356 2295 4000
Email: info@heritagemalta.org
Website: www.heritagemalta.org
