Interior of one of the apse chambers at Ggantija, showing the corbelled stone walls and altar niches. Evidence of fire rituals and animal sacrifice have be
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Interior of one of the apse chambers at Ggantija, showing the corbelled stone walls and altar niches. Evidence of fire rituals and animal sacrifice have been found within these chambers. The acoustic properties of the enclosed spaces may have enhanced ritual experiences, with some researchers suggesting deliberate sound engineering.
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