About
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is a prehistoric underground temple complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is listed in the facts under the alternative name Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni. Its chambers were carved directly into the rock, and the structure is dated to roughly 3300 to 3000 BC, placing it in the Neolithic period.
The site lies in Paola, in Malta. Its listed address is Triq Ic Cimiterju, Paola PLA 1143. The record's location field gives "United States, Kansas" alongside the Maltese address, but the street address and the name of the place both point to Malta, so this is the location to follow when planning a trip.
What a visit offers
- An underground setting, with rooms cut into living rock rather than built above ground.
- A chance to see one of the oldest surviving prehistoric monuments of its kind, recognised by UNESCO.
- A look at Neolithic building in a form that is unusual, since the chambers are carved rather than constructed.
Planning the trip
The facts available for this entry do not include opening hours, ticket prices or booking details. To confirm these before you travel, you can call the site on +356 21 806 019. The Hypogeum is in Paola, a town in the Maltese islands, so visitors can combine a trip here with other sites in the surrounding area.