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13 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 4 MARCH 2020 ENVIRONMENT THE legacy which Themistocles Zammit, also known as Temi Zammit, left in Maltese archae- ology is best evident in the work that he conducted in the Tarx- ien Temples. Having already made his mark internationally in the medical field, the Tarxien Temples were the climax of his archaeological career. Following 100 years from the end of Zammit's excavations of the Tarxien Temples, on Sun- day, 8th March, Heritage Malta is inviting the public to join a cu- rator's tour of these prehistoric temples, wherein the history of the excavation will be recount- ed, together with how the site was discovered. Since Zammit excavated this complex methodically, he suc- ceeded to observe and discover things which had till then been unknown in Maltese Prehisto- ry. His interpretations of what he found, and how he arrived at these conclusions will also be discussed. Participants will have the op- portunity to view some items related to Temi Zammit, in- cluding those in reference to his excavations of the Tarxien Temples. The curator's tour will be held at 10.00am in English. Coffee and tea will be served afterwards. Price is set at €12 for adults and students, and €6 for members and children. Tickets can be purchased from Heritage Malta museums and sites, and online. For further information, visit www.heritagemalta.org 100 years from end of excavations, curator's tour focuses on Tarxien Temples and Temi Zammit Early excavations of Tarxien Temples • Photo: Heritage Malta AROUND 600 visitors called at the archaeological site of Tas- Silġ yesterday morning during an Open Day which was organ- ised by Heritage Malta in col- laboration with the Missione Archeologica Italiana, the Ital- ian Embassy in Malta and the Istituto Italiano di Cultura. This event offered an exclu- sive opportunity for the pub- lic to get to know the site with the guidance of members of the Missione who have been excavating and researching this site since the 1960s. Various discoveries along the years revealed the remains of a multi-period sanctuary ranging from the Neolithic, to the Phoenician, Punic, Ro- man and Byzantine periods. Impressive turnout during open day at Tas-Silg