Tag Malta Archaeology

Explore Malta archaeology through the Hypogeum, megalithic temples, museums and practical advice for planning prehistoric sites.

Malta’s Prehistoric Temples and Hypogeum: A Practical Guide to the Islands Before the Knights

Rocky Southern Coast of Malta

Malta’s history did not begin with the Knights of St John. Thousands of years before Valletta existed, communities on the Maltese Islands built monumental stone complexes whose scale still feels extraordinary. Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra, Ġgantija and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum are among the places that make Malta a serious archaeological destination, not simply a Mediterranean beach island.