The Hypogeum, or underground cavity, is a unique monument and superb example of architecture in the negative. Excavation has yielded a wealth of archaeological material including pottery, human bones, personal ornaments such as beads and amulets, little carved animals and larger figurines. The Hypogeum consists of halls, chambers and passages hewn out of the living rock and covering some 500 square metres. The rock-cut chambers are of diverse shapes and sizes, finished to different standards of workmanship. The complex is grouped in three levels – the upper level (3600-3300 BC), the middle level (3300-3000 BC) and the lower level (3150 -2500 BC). The deepest room in the lower level is 10.6 metres under road surface. The upper level consists of a large hollow with a central passage and burial chambers cut on each side. The middle level consists of various chambers very smoothly finished, which give the impression of built masonry. Opening hours & Admission fees:To ensure its conservation, the site’s microclimate is strictly regulated. For this reason, the site is open to a maximum of 80 visitors each day. A tour of the site starts with a brief introductory exhibition and multilingual audio-visual film focusing on the temple building peoples and the Hypogeum’s relationship to Malta’s temple sites. From Monday to Sunday seven tours will be conducted, starting on the hour from 9.00 till 16.00 (last tour). There is no tour at 12.00. To plan your sightseeing, we advise that you book ahead as tours are often full up to weeks in advance. Tickets for the Hypogeum are also available in person from the Hypogeum visitor centre in Paola and from the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. For booking availability, please log into http://www.heritagemalta.org/maltashop.html and make a reservation request online. For more information and any problems with booking please send an email to hypogeum@gov.mtTickets can be purchased from the following Museums and Sites:Malta: Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola and National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Gozo: Ggantija Temples, Xaghra and Museum of Archaeology, Citadel. Tickets:Adults (18 - 59 years): €10 (Lm4)Children & Students (6 - 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years and over), ISIC Card Holders, EURO<26 Card Holders, ISE Card Holders and ICOM Card Holders: €5 (Lm2)Infants (1 -5 years): No admittance Contact:Hal Saflieni Hypogeum,Burial StreetPaola PLA 03MaltaTel: ( 356) 21805018/9Fax: ( 356) 21805021
The Hypogeum, or underground cavity, is a unique monument and superb example of architecture in the negative. Excavation has yielded a wealth of archaeological material including pottery, human bones, personal ornaments such as beads and amulets, little carved animals and larger figurines.
The Hypogeum consists of halls, chambers and passages hewn out of the living rock and covering some 500 square metres. The rock-cut chambers are of diverse shapes and sizes, finished to different standards of workmanship. The complex is grouped in three levels – the upper level (3600-3300 BC), the middle level (3300-3000 BC) and the lower level (3150 -2500 BC). The deepest room in the lower level is 10.6 metres under road surface.
The upper level consists of a large hollow with a central passage and burial chambers cut on each side. The middle level consists of various chambers very smoothly finished, which give the impression of built masonry.
To ensure its conservation, the site’s microclimate is strictly regulated. For this reason, the site is open to a maximum of 80 visitors each day. A tour of the site starts with a brief introductory exhibition and multilingual audio-visual film focusing on the temple building peoples and the Hypogeum’s relationship to Malta’s temple sites.
From Monday to Sunday seven tours will be conducted, starting on the hour from 9.00 till 16.00 (last tour). There is no tour at 12.00.
To plan your sightseeing, we advise that you book ahead as tours are often full up to weeks in advance. Tickets for the Hypogeum are also available in person from the Hypogeum visitor centre in Paola and from the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.
For booking availability, please log into http://www.heritagemalta.org/maltashop.html and make a reservation request online. For more information and any problems with booking please send an email to hypogeum@gov.mt
Tickets can be purchased from the following Museums and Sites:Malta: Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Paola and National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta. Gozo: Ggantija Temples, Xaghra and Museum of Archaeology, Citadel.
Adults (18 - 59 years): €10 (Lm4)Children & Students (6 - 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years and over), ISIC Card Holders, EURO<26 Card Holders, ISE Card Holders and ICOM Card Holders: €5 (Lm2)Infants (1 -5 years): No admittance
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum,Burial StreetPaola PLA 03MaltaTel: ( 356) 21805018/9Fax: ( 356) 21805021