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Since time immemorial, numerous temples have been built that are considered to be one of the greatest creations of ancient civilisation. While some were built some dynasties who had their reasons to build them, some were believed to be built due to spiritual purposes. Also, some of these ancient temples are believed to hold mysteries and secrets which are yet to be unlocked, and some are so ancient that visiting them once can not only enrich your soul, but will also offer a new perspective to your travel goals.If you want to know more, following are some of the most ancient temples in the world.

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There are plenty of temple ruins around the Maltese islands, but six, in particular, are listed in the Unesco World Heritage Site list. These are Ġgantija, Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra, Skorba, Ta’ Ħaġrat and Tarxien.

Source: Best of Malta: Our top 7 child-friendly heritage wonders – The Malta Independent

Malta – Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

The Mediterranean island nation’s rich cultural heritage spans thousands of years of recorded human history.

Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta, is an island nation composed of an archipelago in the central portion of the Mediterranean Sea. There are only three large islands in the archipelago which are inhabited, in addition to several smaller, uninhabited islands. It covers an area of 122 square miles with a population of 450,000, and its closest neighbors are Italy, Tunisia, and Libya. It is one of the smallest countries in the world with its two official languages being Maltese and English. The country’s climate is mainly Mediterranean with four season with mild winters, warm to hot summers, rainy autumn, and spring.