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The Malta National Museum of Archaeology
Trip No.3 Entry No.22 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Museum
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
The Malta National Museum of Archaeology submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 16th Dec 2024. Described as: "Embracing couple. The Neolithic artefact, which dates back to ca.3200 B.C. was found at Tarxien Temples. It clearly represents two people hugging each other with their faces very close to each other, possibly kissing. This unique figure is, to date, the only artefact dating to the Maltese Neolithic period which shows human emotions immortalized through artistic expression."
It's in fact a tiny item but not at all lost among all the others artifacts. How moving, a millenary embra...
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Ta’ Ċenċ Cart Ruts II
Trip No.3 Entry No.22 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Ancient Trackway
Country: Malta (Gozo)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Ta’ Ċenċ Cart Ruts II submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 26th Mar 2024. Awe inspiring landscapes and ancient carvings, what a lovely combination!
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Citadel of Gozo
Trip No.3 Entry No.22 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Malta (Gozo)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Citadel of Gozo submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 2nd Dec 2024. bronze age silos in Gozo
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St Paul's Catacombs
Trip No.3 Entry No.22 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Malta (Mainland)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
St Paul's Catacombs submitted by Bjorn on 6th Jun 2007. Site in Mainland
Children's graves are cut into the walls.
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Ggantija
Trip No.3 Entry No.22 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Malta (Gozo)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Ggantija submitted by enkidu41 on 5th May 2004. Ggantija ("the Goddess's Tower) was built about 5,500 years ago and consists of 2 unconnected temples enclosed by a single outer wall each with a single entrance in a common facade.
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Wardija Nymphaeum
Trip No.3 Entry No.22 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Malta (Gozo)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Wardija Nymphaeum submitted by KaiHofmann on 11th Feb 2024. The hill in front of the nymphaeum. The nymphaeum behind lies on private ground.
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Log Text: Well... I have visited the path nearby, I didn't manage to contact the land owners to get access and there are plenty of signs asking visitors to respect the private property... lovely spot anyway!
Rútshellir
Trip No.3 Entry No.23 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Iceland
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Rútshellir submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 28th May 2024. Inside the manmade structure
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Stokksnes Standing Stone
Trip No.3 Entry No.23 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Iceland
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Stokksnes Standing Stone submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 28th May 2024. Mount Vestrahorn and its Standing Stone.
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Fólkvangur Neskaupstaður
Trip No.3 Entry No.23 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Iceland
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Fólkvangur Neskaupstaður submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 29th May 2024. The carvings, general view
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Lóndrangar and Svalþúfa Hill
Trip No.3 Entry No.23 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: Iceland
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Lóndrangar and Svalþúfa Hill submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 17th Jul 2024. Local legends in Iceland make for an impressive natural site.
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Hofskirkja's carved stones
Trip No.3 Entry No.23 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Sculptured Stone
Country: Iceland
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Hofskirkja''s carved stones submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 28th May 2024. Double basin 2
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Malpensa Airport Terminal 2
Trip No.3 Entry No.24 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Museum
Country: Italy (Lombardia)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
Malpensa Airport Terminal 2 submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 20th Sep 2024. Example of pottery on display.
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MUVIS Museum
Trip No.3 Entry No.24 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Museum
Country: Italy (Lombardia)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
MUVIS Museum submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 2nd Oct 2024. Tools used to work soft material (like wood or hides).
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L'acqua di Occ
Trip No.3 Entry No.24 Date Added: 25th Dec 2024
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Italy (Lombardia)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2024
L'acqua di Occ submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 27th Nov 2024. L'acqua di Occ well. Photo courtesy of my sister Sara.
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Val Fabiolo
Trip No.4 Date Added: 30th Dec 2024
Site Type: Rock Art
Country: Italy (Lombardia)
Visited: Yes on 23rd Mar 2023
Val Fabiolo submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 30th Dec 2024. Val Fabiolo
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Roque Guayedra
Trip No.3 Entry No.25 Date Added: 17th Jan 2025
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: Spain (Canary Isles)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2025
Roque Guayedra submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 16th Jan 2025. Site in Canary Isles Spain
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Centro de Interpretación del Roque Bentayga
Trip No.3 Entry No.25 Date Added: 17th Jan 2025
Site Type: Museum
Country: Spain (Canary Isles)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2025
Centro de Interpretación del Roque Bentayga submitted by Klingon on 14th Aug 2023. below the car park
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Roque Bentaiga
Trip No.3 Entry No.25 Date Added: 22nd Jan 2025
Site Type: Cave or Rock Shelter
Country: Spain (Canary Isles)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2025
Roque Bentaiga submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 16th Jan 2025. Pic taken from the Almogarén on Roque Bentayga, looking back at the top of the Roque.
Standing on the platform of the Almogarén I felt as if I was on the bridge of an immense and steady ship; the little mound with its cave was the bow and the top of Bentayga the sails behind me. Around me, thanks to the steep drop of the mountain side, I could imagine a deep sea, made of air, separating me from the "coast" of the volcanic caldera of Tejeda. It's a beautiful spot, it filled me with a long la...
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Museo Canario
Trip No.3 Entry No.25 Date Added: 22nd Jan 2025
Site Type: Museum
Country: Spain (Canary Isles)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2025
Museo Canario submitted by CoppellaiaMatta on 21st Jan 2025. 27 cm tall, the "Idol of Tara" is thought to represent a divinity of fertility. It also represent the culture and the history of this island, copies of this figure are sold in every size and colour in the tourist shops! The original is just so beautiful...
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Cuatro Puertas
Trip No.3 Entry No.25 Date Added: 22nd Jan 2025
Site Type: Ancient Temple
Country: Spain (Canary Isles)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jan 2025
Cuatro Puertas submitted by Klingon on 17th Aug 2023. The Almogaren, a very interesting structure.
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