guy Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) It is sad to see the destruction of historical sites. Quote “‘These towers are fragile. The adjacent field has been levelled and heavy machinery has been passing alongside the tower. This could damage the tower unless it’s already been damaged,’ she said. Tal-Wilġa is one of six Punic-Roman towers identified in Malta. Some scholars claim they were initially built to defend a hamlet or village, possibly forming part of the island’s defences during the Second Punic War (218 to 201BC). Others propose they were lookout posts to protect the surrounding fertile land.“ https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/protected-punic-roman-tower-becomes-a-construction-site.893518 More information about the Punic-Roman towers in Malta: Quote “Their architecture suggests a late Punic origin, and they remained in use throughout the Roman period, until at least the 3rd century AD. Evidence suggest that the towers were used to defend the island. The towers are clearly all built on high grounds, in specific locations, and could considerably communicate with signals from one to another.” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punic-Roman_towers_in_Malta Edited August 21, 2021 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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