Historic site · Malta
Ħaġar Qim
Megalithic temple complex in Malta
About Ħaġar Qim
Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase (3600–3200 BC). The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces." In 1992 UNESCO recognized Ħaġar Qim and four other Maltese megalithic structures as World Heritage Sites. V. Gordon Childe, Professor of Prehistoric European Archeology and director of the Institute of Archaeology in the University of London from 1946 to 1957 visited Ħaġar Qim. He wrote, "I have been visiting the prehistoric ruins all round the Mediterranean, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, Greece and Switzerland, but I have nowhere seen a place as old as this one." Ħaġar Qim's builders used globigerina limestone in the temple's construction.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: May – September
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Ħaġar Qim
Where is Ħaġar Qim?
Ħaġar Qim is in Malta.
When is the best time to visit Ħaġar Qim?
The most comfortable months to visit Ħaġar Qim are May – September: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Ħaġar Qim?
Yes. The 3-day Valletta plan is about 10 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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