Ħaġar Qim

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the location?MPP+27, Il-Qrendi, Malta, situated on a ridge overlooking the sea
2. What is the construction period?Ġgantija phase, approximately 3600–3200 BC
3. What does the name Ħaġar Qim mean?It means "Standing Stones" or "Worshipping Stones," showing that the place was used for sacred purposes.
4. When was Ħaġar Qim built?It was built between 3600 and 3200 BC during the Ġgantija phase, making it older than the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge.

Neolithic Period: A prehistoric era characterized by the development of agriculture and settled communities.
Globigerina Limestone: A type of soft, white limestone formed from the shells of microscopic marine organisms.
Apsidal Chamber: A room or space with a semicircular or polygonal end, often found in ancient temples.
Trilithon: A structure consisting of two vertical stones supporting a horizontal stone, forming a doorway or arch.