Għajn Ħadid Tower

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/gajn-adid-tower

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1. What is the location?Coastal area near Madliena, Malta
2. What is the period of construction?Late 16th to early 17th century (circa 1600)
3. When was Għajn Ħadid Tower built?It was constructed around the year 1600, in the 17th century.
4. Why did the Knights of St. John build Għajn Ħadid Tower?They built it to keep an eye on the sea and give early warning of enemy ships, especially from the Ottoman Empire.

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