61. Malta - History In 1964, malta became an independant member of the Commonwealth. Moreabout malta's history http//www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Palms/3401. http://www.ingisworld.de/reisen/malta/history/e_hist.htm

Ingis World Reisen Malta "History" Introduction Though Malta and Gozo are small, their history is great because they are situated right in the middle of the Mediterranean and at the ancient crossroads of traders and invaders. Many of them occupied the island and left their traces so that nowadays Malta is an interesting mix of different cultures and offers a wide and interesting variety of archeological and architectural treasures, all this under the Mediterranean sun, surrounded by the deep blue sea. The Prehistoric Temples More than 5,000 years ago there was a highly complex society with a religion, gods and priests, oracles, animal sacrifices and burial rites. In these times the prehistoric temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra were built, approximately 1,000 years older than the pyramids of Giza. It's still a secret how the enormous rocks of several tons have been moved. Torn Between the Powers of the Mediterranean Malta has been under the control of the Carthaginian empire (the Phoenicians), the Romans, the Byzantine empire and the Arabs. From 1090 on it was colonized by the Normans, the Germans, the French and the Spanish. The Knights of the Order In 1530 another period of great historical significance started: the golden era of the Knights. Emperor Charles V had given the islands to the "Hospitallers Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem".

62. AriadNe/Country Information/Malta/History - Historical Information About Malta Ariadne The European and Mediterranean link resource presents /Countryinformation/malta/history - Historical information about malta. http://ariadne.iief.de/index.php3/Country information/Malta/History

The European and Mediterranean link resource for R esearch, S cience and C ulture Search Submit News Help Historical information about Malta Country information Malta History Find: Match: Any of the words All the words Search within this section only possible unreachable Maltese History history of the island from prehistoric times to today. possible unreachable Zahra, Trevor Maltese children's author and illustrator. possible unreachable

63. The Riviera Resort - Malta Notable Dates in malta's history Before 5000 BC. Arrival of man inmalta. The first inhabitants of the islands of malta are believed http://www.riviera.com.mt/malta/dates.htm

Notable Dates in Malta's History Before 5000 BC Arrival of man in Malta. The first inhabitants of the islands of Malta are believed to have crossed over from Sicily. They brought with them their simple tools, corn seeds and domestic animals. These Neolithic settlers are believed to have traded with the Lipari Islands (North of Sicily), Pantelleria island (to the West of Malta) and Sicily itself for flint, stone and volcanic material that was not naturally available on Malta. Circa 3400 Circa 3200 Building of megalithic temples, the world’s oldest free standing buildings. Circa 2000 Invasion of bronze-using people. In the Bronze age, Malta probably experienced a cultural shift from the development of long established local cultures to what is believed to be the introduction of cultures by separate colonisations of Malta from elsewhere. Circa 900-800 The Iron Age.

64. The Riviera Resort - Malta malta and its history The history of these small islands is one of conquestand colonizers. In prehistoric times, malta was connected http://www.riviera.com.mt/malta/history.htm

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65. Maltas History And  Historic Attractions THE WORLD The story of the Maltese islands goes back to prehistory when, it greatcivilization has had a desire to conquer this Island. nbsp; malta hosts the http://www.holiday-malta.com/resort/malta/history/maltashistory.html

Find ANY word Find ALL words Find EXACT phrase Help Timeline......... Around 5000 BC Neolithic farmers arrive Neolithic period. Skorba Temples built 4000- 3000 BC Temple Period. Age of Tarxien and Ggantija temples and Hal saflieni Hypogeum Bronze and Iron age. Period of fortified villages and `cart tracks` 700-550 BC Phoenicians colonize the islands. 550-218 BC Period of Carthiaginian rule Romans annexe Malta in their strategy to win the Second Punic War. St. Paul is Shipwrecked on Malta and brings Christianity 5th Century Roman Power diminishes; Vandal Raids 6th Century Byzantine empire gains control The Arabs conquer Malta Roger the Norman, ruler of Scicily and parts of southern Italy, takes Malta from the Arabs. Malta (with Scicily) becomes part of the German Hohenstaufen empire Charles of Anjou takes over the kingdom of Scicily, of which Malta is part. Riots against the French rule in Scicily. King Pedro I of Aragon defeats Charles of Anjou; Sicily and Malta come under the kingdom of Aragon. Mid-15th Century Emergence of universal, or local governing body, under Aragonese rutelage

66. Foundation Of Saint John Of Jerusalem - Home Page The ancient tradition of service to Our Lords, the Sick in Poland is carried on today through The Foundation of Saint John of Jerusalem. This web site presents the history of the Polish Association, and the mission and the activities of the Foundation to promote glory of God, the world peace and uphold the virtues of The Sovereign Military Order of malta. http://pomocmaltanska.tripod.com/

Welcome to the official web site of the Polish Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. The ancient tradition of service to Our Lords, the Sick in Poland is carried on today through The Foundation of Saint John of Jerusalem. This web site presents the history of the Polish Association, and the mission and the activities of the Foundation to promote glory of God, the world peace and uphold the virtues of The Sovereign Military Order of Malta. No of hits to this site since 1 January 2001 e-mail Webmaster

67. History Malta malta. malta history. You are here malta Your search for historyreturned 4 results malta malta Gozo - history in Brief - malta http://www.kasbah.com/vitalstats/culture_and_history/history/malta_malta_1.htm

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68. Jagrove.com History And Culture Of Malta All About malta's history Culture. All periods of malta's history make fascinatingreading. The particular periods that we are going to cover are http://jagrove1.jagrove.com/malta/history.html

History General Infomation In spite of its small size, Malta's strategic location at the cross-roads of the Mediterranean has meant that, over the centuries, the island has played a very important role in the region, right from the early days of civilisation to the present times. All periods of Malta's history make fascinating reading. The particular periods that we are going to cover are: The Neolithic period The Knights The French and the English The Neolithic period Until recently, the Egyptian pyramids were thought to be the oldest architectural monuments in existence. Recent archaelogical 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. How these enormous loads were moved, or even lifted, 5000 or 6000 years ago remains a mystery. The earliest temples, such as the one at Ggantija on Gozo, were built by the piling of huge rocks on top of each other. They did not have any carving or decoration. Later temples, such as the one at Hagar Qim, in Malta were made of huge stones fitting very closely together and ornately decorated. Carving was done with only very primitive flint and obsidian tools. No archaeological remains made of metal from this period have been discovered on Malta. One theory is that prehistoric people did not use metal because they foresaw, in its use, their own future destruction. The subterranean burial place at Malta's Hal Saflieni, the so-called Hypogeum, is an even more astonishing relic and its accidental discovery in 1902 caused quite a sensation in world archaelogical circles. The temple must have been literally carved into the rocks over hundreds of years with simple tools made from flint and obsidian. Starting at ground level the Hypogeum descends several storeys below ground and covers an area of more than 500 square metres. The Hypogeum was certainly a place of worship and burial - the bones of over 7000 people have been found - and could also have been used as a place for the training of priestesses. A number of relics support this hypothesis.

69. Malta Philatelic Society - Maltese Stamps And Postal History Promoting the specialised study of Maltese stamps and postal history.Category Recreation Collecting Stamps Topical Collecting Regional......Site promoting the specialised study of malta, its stamps, postal history andrelated areas. Site promoting the study of malta stamps and postal history. http://www.maltaphilately.org/

Site promoting the study of Malta stamps and postal history. Here you will find information on Maltese postage stamp collecting, philately, collectors to swap collectable philatelic and postal collections together with links to the fip and other societies and clubs. The Malta Philatelic Society is based in the Maltese Islands (Europe) and has members from around the world dedicated to the research, study, publication and display of postage stamps, philately, and postal history, both of Malta and worldwide. Through this site, we aim to bring members and all collecting interests together for the good of philately. We strive to provide the best possible environment for the encouragement of philately.

70. History - Order Of Malta In The UK brief. Numerous books have been published dealing (either in wholeor in part) with the history of the Order of malta. We recommend http://www.orderofmalta.org.uk/history.htm

Home News About Us Association ... Priory History Grand Masters Faqs English Langue Cross of Malta ... Books The world's oldest order of chivalry, the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta, more commonly known as the Order of Malta or simply the S.M.O.M. , has its origins in a hospice and confraternity in Jerusalem founded some time before the First Crusade (1099). According to most accounts, this was undertaken with the financial assistance of some wealthy merchants of the Italian port city of Amalfi to aid European pilgrims to the Holy Land. (The Amalfitans still commemorate their support of the Order in an annual observance.) The original Christian hospice may have been founded as early as circa 1020. The first rector of what was to become known as the "Order of the Hospital" was the Blessed Gerard. With his Bull of 15 February 1113, Pope Paschal II sanctioned the establishment of the Hospitallers' order, dedicated to its patron, Saint John the Baptist. The Pontiff placed the Order under the direct protection and ecclesiastical authority of the Holy See. Pope Callixtus and subsequent Pontiffs granted the Order additional privileges over the next century. Gerard himself died in 1120 but the work of the hospice, which at one point was said to house two thousand patients, continued. By 1126, the Order had begun its military role in the defence of pilgrims in the Holy Land, building castles and other fortifications throughout Palestine. Their seat was the vast Krak-des-Chevaliers, acquired in 1142. Built upon an older Arab structure, it was the knights' chief stronghold by 1144 and finally fell during a siege in 1271. The imposing fortress still stands today.

71. A Short History Of The Jews Of Malta Jews. From 1091, the Jewish community of malta ‘s history, now integratedwith nearby Sicily, can be clearly traced. For example http://www.angelfire.com/al/AttardBezzinaLawrenc/123.html

Arrival of the first Jews The history of the small Jewish Community of Malta goes back to the arrival of the Semitic Phoenician settlers almost three thousand five hundred years ago. It is believed that they were accompanied by Israelite mariners from the seafaring tribes of Zevulon and Asher. At the time in the city of Tyre lived Princess Jezebel, who in 906BCE married the Jewish Sultan Omri’s Ohab. After this marriage relations between the Jews and the Phoenicians grew so warm and cordial that they began to sail the seas and occupy various lands together. Some of them stayed in our islands. The First Evidence We have evidence that at the time the Phoenicians were occupying Malta, the first Jews landed on Gozo and there they left behind the first signs of their presence. You can find this near the inner apse of the southern temple of Ggantija in Xaghra, one cannot fail to notice that on the ground under your feet is scratched the first Jewish evidence on Gozo. This Jewish evidence is an inscription in the Phoenician alphabet, discovered and made known in 1912 by Ms N. Erichson and Ms. R. Cleveland. This inscription is in two lines and has ten words: seven in the first line and three in the second. Translated this inscription reads, "To the love of our Father Jahwe".

72. World Travel Guide - Malta - History & Government World Travel Guide malta - history Government, Visa and Passport requirements,vacation advice, holiday guide, international travel, travel agent, business http://www.sftpwtg.com/data/mlt/mlt580.htm

Travel Information Contact Addresses General Information Passport/Visa Money ... Maps Regions and Cities Introduction - Overview Malta World Europe ... Malta History and Government History: Malta's situation in the central Mediterranean has made it an important strategic base since the earliest days of navigation. The first civilisation to leave any significant remains flourished in the third millennium BC, building many megalithic temples. Later the island was occupied by the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians and the Romans. Christianity arrived early, in about AD60, when St Paul was shipwrecked off the coast, and the religion rapidly established itself. On the partition of the Roman Empire, Malta passed under the control of Constantinople. Arab attacks during the eighth and ninth centuries culminated in the surrender of the islands to the governor of Muslim Sicily in 870, but subsequently the Normans reconquered Sicily, and Malta passed back to Christian control in 1090. The Norman rule of the 12th century witnessed a great expansion of trade and a flowering of the arts and sciences, reflecting the splendours of Sicily itself, but the death of the last Hautville king in 1194 ushered in a period of confusion. Prosperity alternated with internal chaos for the rest of the Middle Ages, as the island repeatedly became caught up in the great dynastic struggles of the Mediterranean. The Hohenstaufer (mainly Frederick II), the Angevins, the Aragonnese, the Venetians, the Genoese, the Papacy, the kings of France and the Arabs - all, at various times, attempted to gain control of Malta. Political stability did not return until the 16th century, when Malta, together with Sicily, became part of the vast empire of Charles V, who in 1530, recognised the strategic value of the islands for Christendom, by granting them to the Knights of St John.

73. UNIVERSITY OF MALTA them today. malta's prehistory dates back to 5000 BC, whilst its documentedpast is traceable over a period of 2000 years. In 1964 http://www.um.edu.mt/history.html

HISTORY The University of Malta traces its origins to the founding of the Collegium Melitense in 1592. This college was run by the Jesuits and catered for non-Jesuit students. In 1578, Pope Gregory XIII empowered the Jesuits to confer the degrees of Magister Philosphiae and Doctor Divinitas. However, other subjects such as Grammar and the Humanities were also taught. Following the abatement of the plague of 1675, Grand Master Nicol˜ Cotoner appointed Fra Dr. Giuseppe Zammit as "lettore" in Anatomy and Surgery at the Sacra Infermeria on the 19th October 1676. Zammit went on to establish the first medical library on the island as well as a medicinal herbal garden in one of the ditches of Fort Saint Elmo. After the expulsion of the Jesuit Order from Malta in 1768, Grand Master Pinto appropriated all the revenue accruing from its property on the island and established a "Pubblica Universitˆ di Studi Generali". The decree constituting the University was signed by Pinto on the 22nd November 1769. Two years later, a Collegio Medici was set up as one of the faculties making up the University. It appears that the Medical Faculty was the only one staffed solely by local lecturers, a tradition which has been maintained through the centuries. During the brief French interregnum of 1798, Napoleon abolished the University. Fortunately, shortly after the French were forced to leave, Sir Alexander Ball re-instituted the University. During the British period the University's statutes and regulations were brought into line with universities in the United Kingdom. The present coat of arms and the motto "Ut Fructificemus Deo" were proposed in 1923 by the rector, Professor Sir Themistocles Zammit. Following the Second World War, the Library and support structures were strengthened. In 1968 a new Medical School was built near St Luke's Hospital in Guardamangia and, at the same time, the new campus at Msida was inaugurated.

74. Datenbank Europa + Database Europe Chronology of history Notable dates in malta's history. history popular summary.malta through the Ages detailed analysis of Maltese history. http://www.datenbank-europa.de/malta/indexe.html

Malta Country Albania Andorra Austria Belarus ... Macedonia Malta Moldava Monaco Netherlands Norway ... Yugoslavia National anthem Facts and Figures Politics and History Cities and Regions Culture and Service Facts and Figures ( Main source: Central Office of Statistics Map of Malta Almanac containing a concise survey of the country's geography, economy, political system (CIA-World-Factbook), map and flags included Main Indicators most important data at a glance National Accounts development of GNP since 1972 National Accounts II GDP by industry and type of income (1972-1998) Industry Employment for Manufacturing Industry Wages and Salaries for Manufacturing Industry Sales by Large Manufacturing Enterprises ... International Trade table and text Retail Price Index Labour Force Survey Labour Supply Distribution 1992-2000 Tourism ... The Population Politics and History Chronology of History Notable dates in Malta's History History popular summary Malta through the Ages detailed analysis of Maltese history System of Government summary Government of Malta links to all government organs Parliament homepage Election results or http://www.magnet.mt/elections/election98/

75. Select Malta Travel Services - Hotels, Apartments, English Language Courses, And language. Two periods in malta's history stand out from the rest arethe Neolithic period and the period of the Knights of St. John. http://www.gomaltatravel.com/aboutmalta.asp?l=1

76. Mysteries Of Ancient History And Archaeology *** Mysterious Malta *** Mysterious malta. Follow us to the numerous mysteries of malta! For travelersI recommend Insight Guides malta and malta and Gozo (Blue Guides). http://www.myrine.at/Malta/

Mysterious MALTA Follow us to the numerous mysteries of Malta! About 5000 years ago there lived a highly developed, refined people on this little island in the center of the Mediterranean Sea! Because of the archaeological evidence it seems very probable that there was a matriarchal culture! There are many striking hints that women had the predominant position in society! Front side of the Temple Hagar Qim How was it possible - for people of Stone Age - to build such huge monuments? What's the significance of these impressive monuments? Who were these extremely fat ladies with the small hands and feet? Do those enigmatic figures on the outside of the temple enclosures represent demons and ghosts? Conclusions ... Comments - Suggestions B O O K S Book Recommendations To study the Maltese temples in detail, you should read the book Habitations of the Great Goddess by Cristina Biaggi Terence Meaden tries to prove in his book The secrets of the Avebury stones that every stone of this famous British prehistoric monument carries its own symbolic meaning. In this connection there are striking parallels to the results which are presented on this website concerning the prehistoric monuments on the Maltese islands! For travelers I recommend Insight Guides Malta and Malta and Gozo (Blue Guides) Electronic Books Electronic Picture-book - Mysterious MALTA This electronic book containing 50 color photos gives an insight into the mysterious prehistory of Malta and Gozo.

77. CountryProfiler.com: Malta malta's history, (page malta. Consisting of three islands malta, Gozoand Comino - the Maltese archipelago has a colourful history. http://www.countryprofiler.com/malta/country1a.malta.html

Select Country Ireland Malta South Africa Switzerland Malta's History "Seven thousand years of history, two hundred generations of civilisation and twelve months of sunshine," is how the locals like to describe Malta. Consisting of three islands - Malta, Gozo and Comino - the Maltese archipelago has a colourful history, a legacy of its position right in the centre of the cradle of civilization, as the Mediterranean Sea is often referred to. Its earliest inhabitants arrived from Sicily. The islands have passed into the hands of the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Sicilians, the crusading Knights of the Order of St. John, the French, and finally, the British - all of whom have created the rich culture evident today. More than 1000 years before the Great Pyramid was constructed in Egypt, Maltese islanders were building their own monuments. Their well-preserved megalithic temples are the oldest surviving freestanding structures in the world. This dates habitation on the islands of Malta and Gozo to more than 6000 years. Neolithic, Copper and Bronze Age civilizations have left impressive prehistoric remains. The first known colonisers to arrive on the islands were the Phoenicians, who set a precedent for foreign invasion. They were succeeded by the Carthaginians, and then the Romans, who made Malta part of their empire in 208 BC.

78. CountryProfiler.com: Malta Country Report An Introduction to malta's history Consisting of three islands malta, Gozo andComino - the Maltese archipelago has a colourful history. Click for more http://www.countryprofiler.com/malta/

Select Country Ireland Malta South Africa Switzerland Welcome to CountryProfiler's Updated Malta Country Report: 2003/2004 View profiles of key companies government and organisations in Malta! Executive Summary... Malta's traditional reputation as a sun and sea destination for holidaymakers is changing rapidly as the island ever more aggressively pursues its own role within the world business community. Recognising the intrinsic value of its geographic location, its highly skilled, multi-lingual, flexible workforce, Malta on the brink of EU membership is a tiny island state with a formidable determination to succeed on the world stage. Click for more... Prof. J.V. Bannister, Chairman of Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) Click for profile... Select one... History Fact File Politics Economy European Union Privatisation Foreign Direct Investment Business Promotion Act Investor Guide Infrastructure Corporate Location Industry Profiles Agriculture Banking Betting Film Financial Manufacturing Maritime Real Estate Telecomm Tourism Logistics Coming in May...

79. Malta - History Kirby Mary Parker malta. 2001 UPDATES 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08,09, 10, 11, 12. 2002 UPDATES 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11,12. Home Page, history. http://www.upci.net/missionaries/parkerk/history.htm

Malta 01-02 UPDATES: 2003 UPDATES: Home Page History Missionary Bio Plan of Evangelism Projects Photos This Update: 24 April 2001 EMAIL Missionaries Org Site Recent Updates ... Project of the Month UPCI Foreign Missions Division This page maintained by: Angie Clark , Web Developer

80. The History Of Malta : Malta And Gozo history of malta, a golden era in culture, architecture and the artsfollowed. All periods of malta's history make fascinating reading. http://www.asinah.net/maltahistory.html

The history of Malta and Gozo :. asinah.net Search Search the Web Japanese Chinese (Big5) Chinese (Gb5) Malay Korean Indonesian Tagalog Thai Arabic Türkçe Français Dansk Deutsch Greek Italiano Español Nederlands Português Polska Românã Suomi ..more Malta Start Map of Malta Visa Requirements [ History of Malta ] ... Vietnam Travel The Westin Dragonara Resort St. Julians Malta Hilton Malta Kempinski San Lawrenz Resort Spa Gozo History of Malta In spite of its small size, Malta's strategic location at the cross-roads of the Mediterranean has meant that, over the centuries, the island has played a very important role in the region, right from the early days of civilisation to the present times. All periods of Malta's history make fascinating reading. The particular periods that we are going to cover are: The Neolithic period Until recently, the Egyptian pyramids were thought to be the oldest architectural monuments in existence. Recent archaelogical 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. How these enormous loads were moved, or even lifted, 5000 or 6000 years ago remains a mystery. The earliest temples, such as the one at Ggantija on Gozo, were built by the piling of huge rocks on top of each other. They did not have any carving or decoration. Later temples, such as the one at Hagar Qim, in Malta were made of huge stones fitting very closely together and ornately decorated. Carving was done with only very primitive flint and obsidian tools. No archaeological remains made of metal from this period have been discovered on Malta. One theory is that prehistoric people did not use metal because they foresaw, in its use, their own future destruction.

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