- The limestone of the Maltese Islands was formed in shallow waters about 22
million years ago. - Malta’s megalithic temples are all made out of limestone, dating back to 6000
years, making them the oldest free standing structures in the world. - A normal sized ‘kantun’ can weigh up to 75kg. Can you imagine building all those
churches, bastions and forts without any cranes and machinery? - In a working limestone quarry temperatures in Summer, can soar up to 50
degrees Celsius. In fact work starts before sunrise and finishes at midday. - A typical Maltese house is called a ‘Farmhouse’ because in the olden days, they
used to keep farm animals in the house.