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Tarxien

Tarxien, in Malta, is a stop on the island’s megalithic route. At the Ħal Tarxien site, visitors can see four structures, spiral and animal reliefs, and evidence of later reuse during the Bronze Age.

Tarxien
Photo by Frank Vincentz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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  • The four structures at the Ħal Tarxien site.
  • Spiral and animal reliefs.
  • Evidence of reuse during the Bronze Age.
Tarxien
Photo by Frank Vincentz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Tarxien
Photo by Frank Vincentz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Ġgantija megalithic temples amid the rural landscape of Xagħra, Gozo.

A Route Through Megalithic Malta from Valletta to Gozo

The best way to understand Malta is not to collect coves and fortresses, but to follow the thread of a Neolithic culture that left behind temples, hypogea and exceptional objects. This three- to five-day route arranges visits around context, reservations and accessibility.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026