Exploring the Megalithic Temples and Their Cosmic Alignment

Malta’s ancient temples, built between 3600–2500 BCE, are among the oldest free-standing stone monuments in the world.

Remarkable Architecture

Structures like Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim include curved rooms, altars, and decorated stones. Their sophistication suggests advanced planning and community cooperation.

Aligned with the Heavens

Several temples align with solar events. At Mnajdra, sunlight during the equinox illuminates the inner passageway perfectly, showing precise astronomical observation.

A Ritual Landscape

Artifacts—figurines, altars, animal bones—hint that the temples were centers of worship, community gatherings, and possibly seasonal ceremonies.

A Window into Prehistoric Spirituality

Malta’s temples reveal a culture deeply connected to cycles of nature and the cosmos long before written history.