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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

Burial Street, Paola, Malta

Featured Review : If the megalithic temples of Malta leave the visitor with more questions than answers then a trip to the spookily atmospheric Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni really will leave you baffled. It is such a bizarre construction.What...See Full Review

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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum Reviews

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Older than the Pyramids!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by dublinia from Malta, Montana
  • January 21, 2012
Quote: It is of course impossible to travel back in time, but a trip to the underground caverns of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum at least offers a window into the past. Walking through the echoing stone passageways and chambers in a small guided group is a... Read the full Hal Saflieni Hypogeum review
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Quote: If the megalithic temples of Malta leave the visitor with more questions than answers then a trip to the spookily atmospheric Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni really will leave you baffled. It is such a bizarre construction.What is a ‘hypogeum’? Basically... Read the full Hal Saflieni Hypogeum review

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  • 5 out of 5 stars by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
  • November 5, 2010
Quote: The Hypogeum isn't actually in Valletta - it's in Paola (pron. POW la), a short busride away on the #11 bus. Get off in the middle of Paola and walk - you may have to ask directions as it's not marked terribly well. But it is in the middle of... Read the full Hal Saflieni Hypogeum review

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  • 5 out of 5 stars by jonbarb709 from The Villages, Florida
  • February 3, 2006
Quote: This is one of the world's major archaeological sites. You must have reservations/tickets in advance. This is an underground burial place and temple that was discovered in 1902. It is really the best of the best.

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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Kore from Macroom, Ireland
  • May 22, 2004
Quote: This is an underground temple, extending 10 metres under the earth, with 13 separate rooms. It was hand carved out of the limestone with only flint, obsidian, animal bones and stone tools over 5000 years ago. There is an oracle hole, which has... Read the full Hal Saflieni Hypogeum review

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