Table 4 Temperatures recorded on Ħaġar Qim megaliths, with and without shelters (approximate values from thermal imaging)
From: Sheltering archaeological sites in Malta: lessons learnt
Date | Time | Shelter/no shelter | Surface temperature recorded | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
29 June 2005 | 9.30 am | No shelter | Up to 40 °C | Very uneven heating |
13 June 2012 | 9.27 am | Sheltered | ca 25 °C | More even heating; air temperature 25 °C |
13 June 2012 | 9.21 am | Unsheltered area | Up to 37 °C | °C difference between two differently exposed areas |