Skorba Prehistoric Site — Attraction in L-Imġarr

Skorba Temples (ItTempji ta’ Skorba) Location: Mġarr, Malta Period: Ġgantija Phase (3600–3200 BCE) – Older than the pyramids of Egypt! Significance: A key archaeological site that helped experts understand Malta’s Megalithic Temple Builders. What’s Inside the Skorba Temples? The Two Temple Complexes West Temple (3600–3200 BCE) Built in the classic threeapse (trilobed) design of Maltese temples. Contains remnants of altars and libation holes (used for liquid offerings). East Temple (3300–3000 BCE) Slightly younger, with a fiveapse plan. Features a central corridor leading to small chambers. Important Discoveries Prehistoric Pottery – The site gave its name to the "Skorba Phase" (before the Ġgantija period). Red Ochre Wall Plaster – Proof that the temples were once brightly decorated. Figurines & Stone Tools – Including small fertility statues. The "Skorba Woman" A clay figurine found here, similar to the "Fat Ladies" of Ħaġar Qim and Tarxien. Earlier Neolithic Village Remains (Before the Temples) Traces of huts and grain silos from 5000 BCE, proving farming existed before the temples. Why Visit Skorba? Less Touristy – Unlike Ħaġar Qim or Tarxien, it’s quiet and rarely crowded. Key to Malta’s Timeline – Shows how temple culture evolved from simple villages. Visiting Info Entry: Covered under the Heritage Malta Multisite Pass (or ~€5 separately). Hours: Usually 9 AM–5 PM (check updates). Note: Smaller than other temples, but great for...

I visited here and it's sister temple,both closed.May i suggest you visit Hagar or the Tarxien temple.It took a long time to get to Magarr by bus to find out both temples here were closed and not due to open until the next day,assuming i can purchase a ticket,if i can find the address that is on the notice on the gates of both temples.The tourist information in Valletta didn't know the opening times,only the bus number to get there.To be fair i could have read the google reviews first rather than find myself standing at a locked gate and an hour to waste waiting for a bus to take me back.The temples are small,think tennis court or two at most.It's true to say you can see it all through the fence.Two...

For history buffs. You can't tell from the poor ruins, but the megalithic temples of Ta' Skorba are of great historical importance. The excavation of these temples has yielded detailed information and thus illuminating insights into the earliest periods of Maltese Neolithic culture. By the way, it is not entirely surprising that the ruins of Ta' Skorba have deteriorated so much, the oldest "buildings" are dated to 5,400 BC, the two temples date from 3900-3000 BC and 2900-2500 BC. Very, very,...