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Written by jane69
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Monday, 11 April 2005 |
 | | Roman Forum |
There are few countries which can pride themselves on such a diverse past and on such a remarkable number of historical and cultural sights as Italy. This is also very much the case as far as Rome, the capital.
For centuries, this city was the heart of an empire that stretched from Gibraltar to the Persian Gulf and from the Scottish mountains to the Sahara. In the heyday of the Roman Empire, in the 2nd century AD, its population totaled around one million. Although that figure dropped to a mere 20.000 two centuries later, Rome has never really been interrupted in its existence so can justifiably be called “The Eternal city“.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 November 2005 )
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Monday, 11 April 2005 |
 | | Hagar Qim |
All the various period of Malta’s history make fascinating reading, but there is one particular period – the Neolithic period.
Until recently, the Egyptian pyramids were thought to be the oldest architectural monuments in existence. Recent archaeological research however, has shown that the earliest Neolithic temples on Malta are about 1000 years older than the famous pyramids of Giza. Huge rocks, several tons in weight were used in the construction of these temples. Even with modern techniques and tools this would not be an easy task today. How these enormous loads were moved, or even lifted, 5000 or 6000 years ago, remains a mystery. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 December 2005 )
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Monday, 11 April 2005 |
 | | The sunset on Gozo Island |
Three delightfully contrasting islands make up the Maltese Islands. Their story goes back to pre-history when, these formed part of a land bridge that joined Europe to North Africa. Over the centuries Gozo was ruled by the powerful nations of the time, including Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Arabs. It was the Knights of the Order of St. John however, who left a lasting impact on the island.
Gozo is a third the size of Malta, but greener and more rural. Its landscape has hills and deep valleys as well as rugged cliffs, which give natural protection to the island’s small harbors and inlets. Life here moves at a leisurely pace, revolving around farming and fishing. There are sand and smooth rocky beaches for relaxation, and clear save waters for swimming. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 December 2005 )
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