Wow! Check out this vintage snapshot of shepherds outside Marsa’s Turkish Cemetery

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Blast from the past!

Jillian Mallia

Now this is a throwback! A local shared this incredible shot of Malta back in the 19^th century of shepherds herding their sheep right in front of the prestigious Turkish Military Cemetery in Marsa.

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Tony Buttigieg shared some information linked to the photo, including the fact that shepherds used to pass through here to get to other towns in the vicinity. He also noted that the photo probably dates back to 1873/1874.

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Tony Buttigieg via Malta taghna w tal imghoddi / Facebook

Absolutely incredible, don’t you think?

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Jillian Mallia

A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.