Tarxien Temples, Malta

Tarxien Temples, Malta

Discover ancient megalithic temples adorned with carved spirals, animal reliefs, and artifacts revealing early Maltese beliefs and architectural skill.
The Tarxien Temples are among Malta’s most important prehistoric remains and date from between 3600 and 2500 BCE. Four megalithic temples survive here, decorated with carved spirals, animal reliefs and other stone ornament. Excavated in 1914, the site also produced pottery, statues and ritual objects that have helped illuminate the beliefs of early Maltese communities. The complex offers a clear sense of the skill and organisation involved in temple building on the island.