Malta is also a distant relative to the Minoan civilization which bred giants and the odd mythical figure
These three remarkable double-axes are showcased at the Herakleion Archaeological Museum in Greece. The museum is best known for its Minoan art and collection of Minoan artifacts. Such artifacts include these formidable looking axes. In the photo above, you can see just how large they are when compared with an adult human. To wield an axe this size, a person would need to be at least 13 feet tall. According to scholars, these axes were used for decorative or ceremonial purposes rather than in battle.
