Ancient Maltese temples may have been schools for celestial navigation

New ScientistTuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00:28 PM
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Ancient Maltese temples may have been schools for celestial navigation
** Some of Malta’s ancient megalithic temples appear to be aligned with celestial patterns, and researchers now think these structures might have doubled as ancient "schools" for sailors learning to navigate by the stars. It’s a fascinating twist—what we once saw as purely religious or ceremonial sites could have also been practical training grounds for seafaring.
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