Ta' Ħaġrat Temples

The Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples are a pair of Neolithic megalithic temple structures near Mġarr on the island of Malta. They are part of the group of prehistoric temple sites that form the Megalithic Temples of Malta World Heritage property.

The site comprises two adjacent temple buildings arranged around forecourts and central chambers, with surviving megalithic walls and stone features typical of Maltese prehistoric temple architecture. The structures display carved stonework and internal altars and are examples of local ritual architecture from the late Neolithic.

Archaeological study has shown the temples date to the late Neolithic period associated with the Ġgantija phase of Maltese prehistory, and they have been conserved and studied as part of Malta’s prehistoric heritage.

Ta’ Ħaġrat lies near the village of Mġarr in north-central Malta and is accessible by local roads from surrounding towns and from Malta’s public transport network.

• UNESCO listing: Included in the UNESCO World Heritage serial site “Megalithic Temples of Malta” for their archaeological and architectural significance.

What to See#

• Ta’ Ħaġrat complex - north and south temples: Two adjacent Neolithic temple structures on a raised site, both showing typical Maltese megalithic plan elements such as forecourts and central chambers; the complex dates to the late Neolithic (roughly the Ġgantija phase).

• Check Heritage Malta opening hours before you go and aim for early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and the busiest visitor times.
• The site is compact-allow 30-45 minutes and focus on the interior corbelled chambers and carved stone features, which many visitors glance past while spending time outside the enclosures.
• Combine a visit with other nearby heritage sites in Mġarr to make the trip worthwhile, since Ta' Ħaġrat is often quieter than Malta's largest temple complexes.