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Kordin Temples

7 story sections20 min 13 s in all

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  1. 1Orientation2:14

    Welcome to the Kordin Three Megalithic Site, an extraordinary prehistoric sanctuary located on the strategic plateau of Corradino Heights overlooking the vast waters of the Grand Harbour in Malta. As you step onto this elevated…

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  2. 2The Paved Forecourt: A Unique Prehistoric Portal3:24

    Standing directly before the sweeping curve of the main temple entrance, you are looking at an architectural feature that is entirely unique in the story of prehistoric Malta. While curved forecourts fronting temple facades are a…

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  3. 3The Eastern Building: Traces of the Earliest Builders3:21

    Moving to the eastern perimeter of the complex brings you into the Eastern Building, a location that holds a remarkable secret regarding the chronological development of this ancient sanctuary. Surprisingly, the stone foundations…

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  4. 4The Main Trefoil Temple: Passageway and Central Court3:16

    Passing through the short, stone-framed threshold brings you into the heart of the primary sanctuary, where you are greeted by a classic three-lobed layout that represents the absolute peak of Neolithic architectural design. This…

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  5. 5The Left Apse: The Great Coralline Limestone Trough3:03

    Approaching the entrance of the left apse brings you face to face with the single most famous, extraordinary, and debated artifact preserved at Kordin Three, the massive monolithic stone trough. In a remarkable demonstration of…

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  6. 6The Terminal Apse and Exterior Structures: Surviving the Blitz3:06

    Reaching the rear end of the main temple axis brings you to Terminal Apse Five and its outer annexes, an area that embodies the dramatic resilience and survival of this ancient sanctuary amid modern destruction. In an astonishing…

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  7. 7Closing1:49

    As we conclude our audio tour today, take a moment to stand in the peaceful center of Kordin Three and reflect on the extraordinary journey we have shared through this five-thousand-year-old sanctuary. This site offers an…

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What is Kordin Temples?

Kordin Temples is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Total length20 min 13 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.8771, 14.5090
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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