Set the scene.
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an underground burial complex, with chambers and passages cut into the rock. Its spaces extend over three levels.
Here’s the twist.
Builders discovered it accidentally in 1902 while making foundations for houses. The modern neighbourhood was hiding an extraordinary prehistoric site.
Why it still matters.
Some chambers imitate features of above-ground architecture. The place can tell us about building ideas as well as burial practices.
FACT OR MYTH? 🤔The Hypogeum is an underground palace built by the Knights.Tap to reveal ↓
Myth. It is prehistoric and was used for burials.
🧠 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.
