European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 18, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Rich in Beauty and history by. Kin Cruger Mediterranean Bureau Malta is a Mere pinprick on most maps but no resort in the Mediterranean offers a More concentrated collection of delights. Tins Malta t 7 Miles Long and nine Miles wide it is a Balmy Island of natural Beauty enhanced by extraordinary works of Man. It has a plethora of prehistoric remains including 23 of the world s earliest Stone temples. There Are also Dolmen ancient burial Sites made of Stone. Malta and its two Little Sisters Gozo see pages 8 and 9 and commo lie at the very heart of the Mediterranean 58 Miles South of Sicily. The islands Are Independent today but they seem to have been squabble Over for As Long As anyone can remember. No Mediterranean maritime Power was Ever Able to leave the Island alone and its often violent history reads like a Roll Call of touring tyrants pillaging pirates and courageous crusaders. Since neolithic times it has been ruled and influenced by various continued on Page 6 january is 1990 Tripet Magazine 5
