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Misrah Ghar il-Kbir (Clapham Junction) is a geoglyph and earthwork in Malta, Europe. Heritage Malta gives its chronology as “Debated; often placed from the Bronze Age to the Roman period.” Heritage Malta also records: “Unknown, often thought transport.”
The densest network of cart ruts, grooves up to 60 cm deep crossing the limestone.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 2000 BCE - 100 CE Debated; often placed from the Bronze Age to the Roman period Heritage Malta | The ruts predate the Maltese temples, some running into the sea Attribution pending verification • Published claims |
| Purpose | Unknown, often thought transport Heritage Malta | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 950 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 2,000 BCE - 100 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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