Ħaġar Qim Archaeological Site

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Making Stonehenge look like yesterday's news since 3600 BC! 🗿 Prepare to have your mind thoroughly blown because Ħaġar Qim doesn't just do ancient - it does ANCIENT with a capital everything! These temples were already over 1,000 years old when the first stones were laid at Stonehenge. Let that sink in whilst you're standing amongst megalithic architecture that makes you question what exactly our ancestors were up to 5,500 years ago! 🤯 The sheer scale and precision of these limestone blocks is absolutely mind-boggling. No cranes, no modern tools, just pure human ingenuity and probably a lot of very strong backs. The intricate carvings and astronomical alignments suggest these weren't just your average Bronze Age builders - these folks were proper clever clogs! The visitor centre does a brilliant job explaining the mysteries without taking away the magic. 🔍 Pro tip: Visit during sunset for absolutely spectacular lighting that makes the honey-coloured limestone glow like something from a fantasy film. The clifftop location offers stunning sea views too, because apparently our ancestors had impeccable taste in both engineering AND real estate! Wear comfortable shoes - the site's larger than you'd expect. 🌅

Ħaġar Qim is one of Malta’s most significant Neolithic temple sites, dating back to 3600–3200 BC and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was fascinating to explore this ancient place and experience a glimpse of Malta’s deep history.

Well-presented UNESCO World Heritage/archeological site. Learn about Malta’s very early history. Take time to follow the free audio guide. Please bring your own headphones if possible. There is some walking involved if you see both sites.

Stunning, highly reccommend going to both sites and looping to the congreve memorial as well. Amazing view of Filfia and also there was a kitty :)

Not a lot to see. The story of its history is more impressive then the site itself. Price to visit is also not really cheap but you can vist the mini museum and watch a 7 minutes movie in 3D

Absolutely must be see place on Malta. History of that place in amusing. Well prepared for visitors, easy access very clean. Fantastic place to go!

Visited today 27th June. €10 per person (adult) for entry. They only accept card payments, no cash. The museum is small but informative and both sites are amazing to see. The only shade is under the domes that protect both sides. There are a couple of sign posted walks in the surrounding area and you will need a sturdy pair of shoes for these. Highly recommend for a visit 👌.

Arrived a few minutes after they opened so I was able to enjoy the peace before the busloads arrived. Spectacular Neolithic structures which beg the question: how on earth did they build that? The second site is a little ways away and the road is under construction so there is a scaffolded narrow downhill pathway out in the open sun. I definitely recommend taking the time to visit this site too as it is dramatically different and also very impressive. The free downloable audio tour was excellent and I recommend it for context. By the time I left a little after 10am, the lot was packed with buses and I suspect the awe and wonder I experienced in the silence would be lessened. Highly recommended none the less.