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Which prehistoric sites in Malta are UNESCO World Heritage sites?
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The prehistoric sites in Malta designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites include the following locations:
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum: A unique, trilevel underground burial chamber used from approximately 4000 BCE to 2500 BCE.123
- Megalithic Temples of Malta: These sites are recognized as some of the oldest freestanding stone buildings in the world. They include:3
- Ġgantija (on the island of Gozo)13
- Ħaġar Qim13
- Mnajdra13
- Skorba13
- Ta’ Ħaġrat13
- Tarxien13
These sites provide significant insight into the Neolithic culture of the Maltese islands.23