Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple, Megalithic temple ruins in Marsaxlokk, Malta.
Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple is a prehistoric stone structure on Malta's southeastern coast featuring two stone apses and a central niche. The ruins sit on an artificially constructed terrace that overlooks eroding cliffsides along the shoreline.
The site was first scientifically excavated between 1914 and 1915 by archaeologists who recovered pottery and stone artifacts from the ruins. These early investigations established the temple's importance in understanding prehistoric Maltese building traditions.
The temple reflects construction methods unique to prehistoric Malta, built entirely from large stone blocks fitted without mortar. Visitors can observe the distinctive two-apse layout, which defines temples from this era across the islands.
The site sits within a protected nature area and reaching the ruins requires careful footing, particularly in wet or windy conditions. The ruins are compact and viewable in a short time, but allow moments to study the stonework up close.
Excavations in 2015 revealed additional megalithic structures in a nearby gully, hinting at a previously hidden monumental retaining wall system. This finding suggests the original site was considerably larger and more intricate than previously believed.
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