prehistoric temple

Explore historic and natural sites under this category.

Ħaġar Qim

A megalithic temple complex dating from the Ġgantija phase (3600-3200 BC), notable for its large stone constructions and astronomical alignment.


3600 BC

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Tarxien Temples

This complex, discovered in 1913, features the most elaborate temple decorations, including intricate stone carvings and reliefs.


3150 BC

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Skorba Temples

Skorba lies in close proximity to Żebbiegħ and provides crucial insight into Malta's earliest history, showing evidence of occupation from as early as 5000 BC.


4850 BC

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Ġgantija Temples

Located on the island of Gozo, these are some of the world's oldest religious structures, famous for their giant stone blocks.


3600 BC

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Ta' Ħaġrat Temples

This small but significant temple complex near Mġarr consists of two temples, with the larger dated to 3600-3200 BC.


3600 BC

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Borg in-Nadur Temples

A Bronze Age settlement distinguished by its defensive wall, Borg in-Nadur also includes a temple complex from the Tarxien phase.


2500 BC

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Santa Verna Temples

Excavations have unearthed remains suggesting a temple structure possibly larger than those at Ġgantija, dating back to the same period.


3600 BC

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Xemxija Heritage Trail

Though primarily known for its scenic trail, this area includes several Punic tombs and Neolithic remains.


4100 BC

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Kordin III Temples

One of the principal prehistoric sites that was used until the Tarxien phase, known for its distinctive architectural elements.


3150 BC

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Ta' Marżiena Temples

These lesser-known ruins offer a glimpse into the early temple phase, believed to have been a small, primitive temple.


4000 BC

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Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

An underground prehistoric burial site, the Hypogeum is a complex of halls, chambers, and passages hewn out of rock.


3300 BC

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Ta' Mintna Catacombs

A series of underground tombs and the remains of a Roman villa, providing insights into the burial practices of ancient Malta.


200 BC

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Ta' Ħaġrat Temples

This complex consists of two adjacent temple structures, known for their well-preserved architectural elements.


3600 BC

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Kordin Temples

Located in Paola, these temples are an essential part of the prehistoric temple sequence in Malta, now mostly in ruins.


2500 BC

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Borg in-Nadur Temples

A Bronze Age site famous for its defensive walls, Borg in-Nadur provides a unique insight into Malta's ancient history.


1500 BC

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Borġ l-Imramma

The site is characterized by its solitary megalithic structures, potentially part of a larger unexplored temple complex.


3000 BC

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Buġibba Temple

This temple remains are located within a hotel complex, showcasing fragments of Malta's prehistoric civilization.


3150 BC

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Debdieba

A lesser-known site with prehistoric remains, speculated to have been used for agricultural rituals.


3200 BC

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Ħal-Ġinwi Temples

Possible site of ancient worship, currently under study for further archaeological significance.


3000 BC

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Kordin III

The most complex of the Kordin sites, it includes several temple remains that display the sophisticated temple layout and design from the late Tarxien phase.


2500 BC

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Ta' Raddiena

Though largely eroded, the site provides valuable information on the domestic lives of its prehistoric inhabitants, with several artifacts found onsite.


3400 BC

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Tal-Qadi

Known for the Tal-Qadi stone, which is believed to be a fragment of a calendar or an astronomical chart, providing a glimpse into the astronomical knowledge of prehistoric Maltese.


2500 BC

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Tas-Silġ

This site spans multiple eras, starting as a prehistoric temple and later being reused as a Punic-Roman sanctuary, showcasing continuous religious activity through different civilizations.


3000 BC

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Xemxija

A cluster of archaeological sites that include tombs and remains of a Roman road, offering a walk through time from prehistory to Roman times.


2800 BC

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Xemxija I

Part of the larger Xemxija heritage trail, this site includes ancient cart ruts and cave dwellings used in prehistoric times.


2900 BC

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Xemxija II

Adjacent to Xemxija I, this site features additional prehistoric remains that give further insight into the early inhabitants of the area.


2900 BC

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Xrobb l-Għaġin

Located on a rugged coastline, this site includes remains of a temple complex with evidence of ritual activity and habitation from the Temple period.


3100 BC

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