Archaeological sites in Malta

Malta's Archaeological Treasures

Discover sixteen of Malta's most important archaeological sites, including prehistoric megalithic temples dating back to the Neolithic era, underground burial chambers, Roman-era ruins, and ancient aqueducts. These sites collectively illustrate Malta’s rich cultural heritage and its pivotal role in Mediterranean prehistory and history.

Malta's Archaeological Treasures — Map

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Mnajdra temples

Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta.

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Ħaġar Qim temples

Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase.

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Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum

The Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni is a Neolithic subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase in Maltese prehistory, located in Paola,…

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Ta' Ħaġrat Temples

The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples.

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Skorba Temples

The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight…

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Ħal Tarxien Temples

The Tarxien Temples are an archaeological complex in Tarxien, Malta. They date to approximately 3150 BC.

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Ġgantija Temples

Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic era, on the Mediterranean island of Gozo in Malta.

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Clapham Junction

Misrah Ghar il-Kbir is a prehistoric site in Siġġiewi, in the south of the Island of Malta, near the Dingli Cliffs.

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Borg in-Nadur

Borġ in-Nadur is an archaeological site located in open fields overlooking St George's Bay, near Birżebbuġa, Malta.

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Cave of Darkness

Għar Dalam is a 144 metre long phreatic tube and cave, or cul-de-sac, located in the outskirts of Birżebbuġa, Malta.

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Domus Romana

The Domus Romana, stylized as the Domvs Romana, is a ruined Roman-era house located on the boundary between Mdina and Rabat, Malta.

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Wignacourt Aqueduct

The Wignacourt Aqueduct is a 17th-century aqueduct in Malta, which was built by the Order of Saint John to carry water from springs in…

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Wignacourt Aqueduct

A 17th-century aqueduct built by the Order of Saint John to supply water across Malta.

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Tal-Qadi Temple

Tal-Qadi Temple is a megalithic temple in Salina, limits of Naxxar, Malta.

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Tas-Silġ

An archaeological temple site notable for its heritage significance.

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Indipendenza

A monument located within Malta's archaeological landscape.

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