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Tarxien

Tarxien is a Maltese town associated with megalithic archaeology. Its main visit is Ħal Tarxien, a group of four structures with spiral and animal reliefs, together with evidence of later reuse during the Bronze Age.

Tarxien
Photo by Frank Vincentz Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Ħal Tarxien consists of four megalithic structures.
  • The site preserves spiral and animal reliefs.
  • The site is described as accessible for people with reduced mobility.
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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Guides to this place

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Tarxien

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Guides to this place

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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: 13/09/2026