Organisation Information
TA` ĦAĠRAT TEMPLES
St. Peter Street, Mġarr, MĠR 1541, Malta
Dating from 3600-3200 BC, the two Ta’ Hagrat temples are amongst the earliest temple buildings in Malta and are extremely well preserved.
The larger dates to 3600-3200 BC and the smaller to 3300-3000 BC. The plentiful pottery found at this site suggests that these two temples were built on top of an earlier village. Finds from this site include a unique discovery – a small limestone model of a building.
The larger temple is set in the middle of a large semicircular forecourt and the impressive façade with a monumental doorway was reconstructed in 1937. Two steps lead up to the main entrance and a corridor flanked by huge uprights of coralline limestone. The corridor beyond the entrance is paved with large stone blocks placed with great accuracy.
Contact Information
- Contact: Heritage Malta
- Phone: +356 21586264
- Phone: +356 22954000
- Fax: +356 21222900
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://www.heritagemalta.org
Facilities & Services
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Countryside Location
General Information
- How to get there: Simply take a bus to Mġarr town centre.
- Opening Days:
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday: 09.00 – 17.00hrs. Last admission at 16.30hrs. Closed on 24, 25 & 31 December, 1 January & Good Friday. Due to the small size and fragility of these sites, only 15 visitors may be admitted at a time.
