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THE HYPOGEUM OF HAL SAFLIENI

1) The word hypogeum means ____________________________________________

2) The Hypogeum is made up of ___ levels underground. It was discovered by chance while drilling for a

___________. It has the similar detailed carvings of the outside M_______________ T______________.

3) The Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni was first used as a temple. How do we know? (evidence)

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4) The Hypogeum was later used as a _________________. What available evidence found by archaeologists

showsthis?____________________________________________________________________________

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5) The spiral patterns drawn on the walls, symbolise _______________ and __________________ and the

circle patterns on the walls simbolise ______________

and ________________________.

6) Why has the Hypogeum been closed for quite some time? Explain what is being done.

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7) At the time, the Hypogeum was dug using tools, made of Copper or Bronze?______________.