Visit the Hypogeum With Malta Hotels
June 30th, 2011
The Malta Hypogeum – which is the Greek word for “Underground” – was first found in 1902 by accident, when a stone mason broke through the roof while laying housing foundations. Here there was discovered a lost world – halls and chambers carved out of the rock, and housing carvings, beads, pottery and human bones. There are three levels, the oldest dating back as far as 3000BC. The site has such an allure than many myths have been created about it. Visitors to Malta hotels can enter the Hypogeum, but only 80 a day are permitted, to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Entry Filed under: Recreation