Here is some more information about the vandalism of the ancient temples at
Mnajdra, Malta.  The ca. 5,000 year old site was vandalised by bird poachers
in response to government crackdown on illegal bird hunting.

Robin K Panza                         [log in to unmask]
Collection Manager, Section of Birds          ph:  412-622-3255
Carnegie Museum of Natural History       fax: 412-622-8837
4400 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh  PA  15213-4008  USA

-----Original Message-----
On Sunday, 15 April, Malta awoke to the dismaying news of the horrific
vandalism of Mnajdra temples. Since then, the newspapers have been filled
with outrage and protest, and I have been swamped with requests for
information and updates and confirmations, from those who hope this
desperately sad news isn't really true.
Go to:    http://web.infinito.it/utenti/m/malta_mega_temples   >>

This website is a very important one for those of us who love and are
interested in the neolithic heritage of Malta. The service he has provided,
of showing to the world the extent of this vandalism by both graphic
photographs and by presenting newspaper accounts from *both* english
speaking newspapers in Malta...'The Times of Malta'  and 'The Independent'
is absolutely invaluable. The photograph coverage on this website is *far*
more extensive than what we have been allowed to see through local media and
newspapers here in Malta!

If you are so inclined, I urge you to send your email letters of
indignation/
protest/concern either to me at: [log in to unmask]  or to Daniel Cilia, at:
[log in to unmask] ... we will forward them to the right persons at one of the
heritage foundations and also to the appropriate Ministry in government. At
the moment, neither the local newspapers nor the heritage groups are
prepared to handle such emails...and both Daniel and I want to make sure
your views are handed in person to the right people, and not just swept
under the carpet or deleted as an unwanted 'reality check'.

It is very important that the government here be made aware of how much the
'outside world' is deeply concerned about this issue. Please do your part to
help us bring home this point!

Please share this information with your friends who have been to Malta and
may wish to know about this situation.

Thank you for your concern.

Cloe
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