Skorba Temples

The Skorba Temples are a Neolithic archaeological site near Mġarr on the main island of Malta, representing phases of the island’s prehistoric temple-building culture. The remains date to the Maltese Neolithic period, broadly within the 4th to 3rd millennia BCE.

At Skorba visitors encounter the foundations and low remains of prehistoric temple structures and associated occupation layers that illustrate early ritual and domestic activity. The site shows multiple construction phases typical of Malta’s temple culture and is studied for its stratified deposits and architectural development.

The temples and associated deposits were created by Neolithic farming communities that occupied Malta during the island’s temple period. The site records successive building episodes and eventual abandonment prior to later historical periods.

Skorba lies inland in the locality of Mġarr on Malta’s main island, set among agricultural land in the island’s northwest interior.

• Go early in the morning to avoid midday heat and crowds at the small on-site enclosure; the site is compact so early visits give a quieter experience with better light for photography.
• Skorba is managed by Malta's heritage authority and has limited facilities and opening hours-check Heritage Malta's current schedule before traveling to avoid disappointment.
• Combine a visit with other nearby prehistoric sites on Malta in one day, and take time to read the on-site information panels: the stratigraphy and early farming evidence at Skorba are easy to miss on a quick stop.