Mnajdra Temples - Malta

This temple, tucked in a hollow in the cliffs on Malta's southern coast, is probably the most

atmospheric of all Malta's temples. It lies in an isolated position on a rugged stretch of coast

overlooking the isle of Fifla and just 500m from another principle temple site, Hagar Qim.

The surrounding area is designated a Heritage Park. Mnajdra is a complex site consisting

of three temples overlooking an oval forecourt. The first and oldest temple is a simple three-

apsed building and dates to the 3600-3200 BC period.

The most impressive of the Mnajdra temples is the third, with its largely intact facade and

bench constructed 3150 and 2500BC. This temple is perhaps the finest surviving on the

Islands.

The ruins of Mnajdra yielded valuable relics - stone and clay statuettes, shell and stone

ornaments, flint tools and decorated earthenware. The lackof any metal objects here and at

other similar temples is evidence of its Neolithic origin.

Address: Qrendi

Tel: +356 2142 4231

Fax: +356 2124 4231