OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

Sir Themistocles Zammit led the major excavations at Tarxien between 1915 and 1919. The work brought a remarkable prehistoric complex into view.

Here’s the twist.

Carved spirals, animal images and massive stone structures supplied clues. Understanding them required careful recording, not just collecting impressive objects.

Why it still matters.

Archaeology is teamwork across generations. Later researchers return to earlier discoveries with different questions, better methods and new evidence.

🧠 One to think about +

What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.