Xagħra Stone Circle, Prehistoric burial complex in Xaghra, Malta
The underground cemetery consists of natural caves beneath a hilltop, surrounded by a boundary of megalithic and interlocking standing stones facing Ggantija temples.
The site dates from 4100 BC to 2400 BC, with earliest tombs established during the Zebbug phase and substantial development occurring between 3000 BC and 2400 BC.
The complex served as an ossuary where approximately 1000 individuals were buried, with bones arranged according to age and gender patterns rather than social status.
The archaeological site contains 220,000 human bones from 450 to 800 individuals, providing substantial information about the health conditions of prehistoric Malta inhabitants.
Researchers discovered evidence that bodies underwent dismemberment before burial, with different parts interred separately throughout the underground cave system.
GPS coordinates: 36.04640,14.26489
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:52
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