TARXIEN TEMPLES

SOUTH EAST

The Tarxien Temples are a place of real historical significance and well worth a visit for anybody looking to glean an insight into megalithic life on the islands.

The temples were constructed between 3600 and 2500 BC and were extensively used for rituals, which probably involved animal sacrifice – evidence of which lasts to this day.

Excavated between 1915 and 1919, the temples contain decorated stone blocks and screens, reliefs of domestic animals and spirals, statues and a number of altars – providing you with an unparalleled insight into pre-historic religious practises.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site provides you with the opportunity to explore one of the largest and most complex prehistoric locations on the islands!