Borġ In-Nadur — Attraction in Birzebbugia

Borġ in Nadur (Birżebbuġa, Malta) Period: Bronze Age (2500–700 BCE) – Later than Malta’s megalithic temples, but equally fascinating! Significance: Malta’s only surviving Bronze Age temple fortress , with unique defensive walls. What’s Inside Borġ in Nadur? The Ruined Temple (Originally Tarxien Phase, ~3000 BCE) Four Apse Structure – Similar to Ħaġar Qim but heavily eroded. Libation Holes & Altars – Evidence of ritual use. Massive Defensive Wall (Added in Bronze Age, ~1500 BCE) , 4 meter thick wall built from megalithic blocks – likely to protect against invaders. Curved design (unique in Malta) suggesting a fortified settlement.

Ancient Cart Ruts Mysterious parallel grooves cut into rock, possibly for transporting goods.

Artifact Discoveries Borġ in Nadur Pottery – Distinctive Bronze Age ceramics (now in Valletta’s National Museum). Copper tools & animal bones – Hints of early metalworking and farming Why Visit? ✅ Rare mix of temple & fortress architecture. ✅ Overlooks Marsaxlokk Bay – Stunning sea views! ✅ Less crowded than Malta’s famous temples. Visiting Info Entry: Free (open site, no tickets). Access: Short walk from Birżebbuġa (park near Pretty Bay). Nearby: Combine with Għar Dalam Cave (prehistoric fossils) or Marsaxlokk fishing village . Fun Fact: The site’s name means "Fire Fort" – possibly linked to ancient...

Nothing special here. It isn't a big site, but very small as in the area you could transverse around and see. I could see this site would disappoint a lot of people, but this is an historical site.

If you have been here, congratulations, you have just experienced the oldest civilisation, older than Egyptian temples. This ticket was included with Ghar-Dalam, costing total €13 for 2 people. I am glad this ticket was included because the location to Ghar was not far, and Borg in-Nadur has nothing much to see. We came around 13:15 early September week, practically no one was there except for us.

Would I recommend? Not really, if you have a combo ticket, you might as well visit and use your ticket. Nice selfie photo to take and show people you have visited one of the oldest monument in...

We didnt have the 60+ heritage pass but we had a valid 60+ ID card and the attendant refused to let us in when there were no poeple there. Way to go Malta to get people to see their heritage.... instead of being able to use a Govt issued legal card you have to go through a rigmarole of applying at your Council in person. In this day and age seems they are not au courant with online applications to cut...