Borġ in-Nadur, Bronze Age archaeological site in Birżebbuġa, Malta.
Borġ in-Nadur is a Bronze Age settlement in Birżebbuġa, Malta, with a central area defined by megalithic walls of substantial stone construction. The complex features multiple chambers arranged in a defensive layout and was positioned on the southeastern coast.
The site began as a Neolithic temple around 2500 BC and was later adapted as a Bronze Age settlement. Systematic excavation started in 1922 under Margaret Murray, revealing the complex history of occupation across these periods.
The settlement shows evidence of trade connections with other Mediterranean communities, visible in pottery styles found during excavation. These objects tell a story of contact between the inhabitants and distant peoples.
The site is easily walkable with open views of the ruins from multiple angles. The best way to explore is to walk around the perimeter walls to understand the full structure of the complex.
A prominent defensive wall faces inland rather than toward the sea, suggesting the inhabitants feared land-based threats more than maritime ones. This unexpected feature raises questions about what dangers this Bronze Age community actually faced.
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