The Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni (Maltese: Ipoġew ta' Ħal Saflieni [ɪpɔˈd͡ʒɛʊ̯ tɐ ħɐl sɐfˈlɪːnɪ]) is a Neolithic subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase (3300 – 3000 BC) in Maltese prehistory, located …

The Hypogeum at Ħal Saflieni is a unique monument, consisting of halls, chambers and passages hewn out of globigerina limestone. The complex is dug in three levels: the upper level, the middle level, …

The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is one of the two most important prehistoric burial sites in the Maltese islands and is very well preserved, unlike the fragmentary remains that usually survive from the …

May 23, 2017 · Last June, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, one of Europe’s only known neolithic necropolises, closed for a series of improvements to its environmental management system. Its reopening brings …

The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is Malta’s most exclusive archaeological site – an underground prehistoric burial temple ( a necropolis) that is also a UNESCO World Heritage marvel.

The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, or underground cavity, is an underground prehistoric cemetery used from around 4000BC to 2500BC. It lies on the summit of a hill in Paola, not far from the Grand...

Mar 12, 2025 · The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is a subterranean structure featuring chambers, corridors, open spaces, nooks, and halls. Thousands upon thousands of years ago, humans skillfully crafted a …

The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is the only underground burial prehistoric site in Malta. It is over 6,000 years old and contains some unique features such as the red ochre cave paintings.

May 11, 2025 · What is Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum? The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta is a neolithic burial site, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Inside, you can find three levels of chambers and …

Situated in the glorious town of Paola on a hill overlooking the capital, the splendid Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum is a massive three-story, subterranean sanctuary of worship and burial chamber dating …