Museum
Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
17 locals recommend,
Location
Ta' Hagrat
L-Imġarr
Tips from locals
These megalithic temples date older than the pyramids, a small temple open almost everyday and its a must visit if you like history! This temple is 1 and a half minutes away by walking from our Airbnb's.
The Ta' Ħaġrat ([taˈħad͡ʒrat]) temples in Mġarr, Malta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples.[1] They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites.[2] The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase (3600–3200 BCE);[3] the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase (3300–3000 BCE).
On the southern tip of the ir-Rabat plateau, looking across towards Ta’ Sannat, the ruins of a temple lurk under carob trees. The scanty surviving walls suggest an original plan of five apses within an enclosing wall. The approach is by a path opposite the windmill tower.
Neolithic Temple - well worth a visit. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the most ancient religious sites on Earth. The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase (3600–3200 BC); the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase (3300–3000 BCE). Visit the Local Council for more information and opening hours
Neolithic Temple - well worth a visit. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the most ancient religious sites on Earth. The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase (3600–3200 BC); the smaller is dated to the Saflieni…
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