🏛️ Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Prehistoric underground sanctuary and necropolis in Paola, Malta
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Paola, approximately 10 km south of Valletta, Malta
- Dates to 4000–2500 BCE (late Neolithic period)
- Discovered accidentally in 1902; excavated and designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980
- Underground complex carved entirely in limestone across three levels; visitor access strictly controlled
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an underground ceremonial and burial complex located in Paola, Malta, comprising multiple chambers ...