Bugibba Temple

Buġibba, Malta

Buġibba Temple is megalithic stone setting located a short distance from the coast, between Buġibba and Qawra Point. It was built during the Tarxien phase of Maltese prehistory. The temple is quite small, and part of its coralline limestone façade can still be seen. From the trilithon entrance, a corridor leads to a central area which contains three apses. Part of the temple"s floor has also survived at the back of the site.

The rest of the structure was destroyed over the years, as the area was leveled due to being used for agricultural purposes.

Buġibba Temple was discovered by the Maltese archaeologist Themistocles Zammit in the 1920s, when he discovered large stones in a field close to Qawra Point. The temple was excavated in 1928 by Zammit and L. J. Upton Way. During the excavations, two decorated stone blocks were found. One is a carved square block that was an altar, and the other is a rectangular block with carved fish on two of its faces. These blocks are now in the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.

Eventually, the Dolmen Resort Hotel was built around the temple, which was incorporated into the grounds of the hotel close to its swimming pools.

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Triq Ghawdex, Buġibba, Malta
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Founded: 3150-2500 BC
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Malta

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Varko (10 months ago)
It is situated in the hotel. Ancient temple, I didn't find it very impressive.
Craig McDowall (13 months ago)
Excellent ancient (8000-6000 yrs old) Temple, luckily preserved by Heritage Malta when they built the Dolmen Hotel. Probably not how it was, but still great to see some responsibility was taken when they built these modern structures ? I'll be back again for years to come ??
William Whatley (16 months ago)
The temple is a very small yet interesting landmark. The stones have a beautiful finish to them and it is mind blowing just how long they have existed here. It's really cool to see the temples be integrated into the aesthetics of the surrounding Dolmen Hotel. It is clearly well maintained and looked after and adds to the flair of the building.
Shelby Rose (17 months ago)
If you're in the area it's worth going to see. It's in the Dolmen Hotel (go inside, follow the signs to the Outdoor Pools). Not as cool as Hagar Qim obviously because it's far smaller but still cool to see! It's probably awesome staying in the hotel and having this ancient structure in the courtyard to look at while you're brunching or swimming.
Sanja Obadic (17 months ago)
Very nice place. It is in hotel Dolmen but you can visit it without any problem or any charges. When you will enter on the main entrance, you are going straight till wall with very nice and interesting pictures and on the right side you will see very nice yard behind the glass door. (Or you can ask the very friendly staff at the reception for instructions). Pass the door and you will see Bugibba Temple. They are taking a good care of this historical place. There is a cafe so if you want you can sit there and enjoy in nice view of the see and Bugibba Temple. My advice is to visit this place in the early evening, when is Sunset, which gives a special experience.
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