Ħaġar Qim, Megalithic temple complex in Qrendi, Malta.

Ħaġar Qim is a Neolithic temple complex built from large limestone blocks and positioned on a hilltop. The structure consists of several connected oval chambers and passages that form the religious space.

The structure was built between 3600 and 3200 BCE during the Ġgantija phase, ranking among the oldest religious buildings on Earth. Its construction marks a development in megalithic architecture across the Mediterranean region.

The name Ħaġar Qim means 'Worshipping Stones'. Two altar blocks carved with fern reliefs and the figurines known as the Venus of Malta were found in the front part of the Old Temple. A low stone barrier enclosed an area where offerings were thrown through an opening in the so-called Oracle Niche.

The site sits on a hilltop with good views of the surrounding area, but it can become very warm on sunny days. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended, as there is little shade and the ground is uneven.

The upright menhir on the north side stands 5.2 m high, while the façade holds the largest stone in Maltese megalithic architecture, weighing 57 tons. A few hundred metres away stands Ħamrija Tower, one of thirteen watchtowers built by Grand Master Martin de Redin.