Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

Also known as Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni

Year

-3000

Style

Vernacular

Type

temple

A Neolithic subterranean sanctuary and necropolis hewn into soft globigerina limestone on a low hill in Paola, with archaeological remains dating from around 4000 BCE and principal construction in the Saflieni phase, 3300 to 3000 BCE. The…

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Basilica of Christ the King, Paola
280 m · 1959
Tarxien Temples
450 m · -2500
Addolorata Cemetery
600 m · 1869

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