Tas-Silġ
Tas-Silġ is a rounded hilltop on the southeast coast of the island of Malta overlooking Marsaxlokk Bay and close to the town of Żejtun. Tas-Silġ is a major multi-period sanctuary site with archaeological remains covering 4000 years, from the Neolithic to the ninth century.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: Multi-period sanctuary and archaeological site
- Also known as: “Neolithic Temples” and “Tas-Silg”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Ħal Ġinwi temple and Fort Tas-Silġ.
Ħal Ġinwi temple
Archaeological site
The Ħal Ġinwi temple was a prehistoric megalithic temple site located southeast of Żejtun, Malta dating back to the Ġgantija phase. The site is located in an area bearing the same name, or alternatively Ħal Ġilwi, which is known for its archaeological remains, and lies around one kilometre from the Tas-Silġ multi-period sanctuary and archaeological site. Ħal Ġinwi temple is situated 500 metres northwest of Tas-Silġ.
Fort Tas-Silġ
Castle
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fort Tas-Silġ is a polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built between 1879 and 1883 by the British on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-ż-Żgħira. Fort Tas-Silġ is situated 780 metres southeast of Tas-Silġ.
Saint Paul’s Battery
Fort
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint Paul's Battery, also known as Ta' Lombardi Battery, is an artillery battery in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It stands on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-z-Zgħira. Saint Paul’s Battery is situated 800 metres east of Tas-Silġ.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Southern Harbor of Malta and Marsaskala.
Southern Harbor of Malta
Photo: Tony Hisgett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valetta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.
Marsaskala
Town
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Marsaskala, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta. Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population.
Żejtun
Town
Photo: Continentaleurope, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Żejtun is a city of 11,000 people in Malta Island, Malta. It is the largest city in the south of the island and one of the oldest cities in Malta.
Tas-Silġ
- Categories: tourist attraction, historic site, and tourism
- Location: Marsaxlokk, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.84584° or 35° 50′ 45″ northLongitude
14.55183° or 14° 33′ 7″ eastElevation
45 metres (148 feet)Open location code
8F7PRHW2+8POpenStreetMap ID
way 386959624OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Tas-Silġ from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Tas-Silġ” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Tas-Silġ”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Ħal Ġinwi and Ħal Tmin.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Marsaxlokk - Abdosir and Kamra tan-nar taż-Żejtun.
Malta Island: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, and St. Julian’s.
Curious Archaeological Sites to Discover
Uncover intriguing archaeological sites from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors and available under the Open Database License". Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Tas-Silġ”. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.