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Historical reenactment at Red Tower
Story written 16 April 2008
It's spring and costumes are brought out of cupboards to be worn during festivals and historical reenactments worldwide.
Fire!
A soldier in period costume fires a replica musket. The smell of gunpower and the original setting helps the immagination go back to the times of pirates and invaders. Thanks to the work of National Trusts worldwide, historical buildings are carefully restored for the enjoyment of the present and future generations.
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Marching!
Soldiers in period costume march around during a historical reenactment at Red Tower at Marfa Ridge.
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History comes alive at Red Tower
A soldier in period costume poses near the Red Tower as part of the historical reenactment held for the public. Attention is given to the costumes and accessories to make the event as historically authentic as possible. The Red Tower, or St. Agatha's Tower as it was originally known, was restored by the National Trust and opened to the public for visits and activities.
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The dawning of the Ages - Spring Equinox at Mnajdra Temples
Story written 27 March 2008
The sun has dawned for over 4000 years on Mnajdra Temples. I wanted to be part of the dawn of this year's Spring Equinox at the oldest free standing structure in the history of mankind.
Hagar Qim Temples
Hagar Qim Temples are undergoing intensive restoration works which will take place in the next few months. It will be closed to the public during these works but luckily Malta has a high concentration of pre historic temples dotted around the island. Visitors are spoilt for choice at the number of sites available for visiting.
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The end of the event
Historians from the Heritage Department were on site to to lecture about the temples and to answer the many questions the public had. In the background you can see the Islet of Filfla, a protected area of ecological importance.
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Diagram of Mnajdra Temples
Diagram of Mnajdra Temples not only indicating the astronomical alignment with the equinox and solstices but also the shape as seen from the air. The shape resembles the goddess of fertility, stone statues of which have been found in the temples and now on display at the Museum of Archaeology in the Capital Valletta. Diagram courtesy of Heritage Malta.
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Finally the sun's rays shone through
The moment we had been waiting for arrived. The sun came out from behind the clouds and its rays came through the doorway of Mnajdra Temples, astronomically aligned to mark the two Equinox in March and September as well as the Solstices in June and December. The events have become popular with the international press as well as travellers and locals alike.
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Details of megaliths at Mnajdra Temples
Some of the megaliths at Mnajdra Temples have been decoratively pitted. These temples are thought to have been used for ceremonial purposes. Chambers contain stone alters and benches. Artefacts such as stutues and pottery excavated at these sites are on display at the Museum of Archaeology in the Capital Valletta.
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Johanna Stigter has been a member since 1 December 2007 and goes by Robin_2711.
Currently in Malta.
I am Maltese and run a destination management company. I cut back on my work to spend more time studying photography and to travel, mainly to the Middle East.
