Ras ir-Raħeb

Ras ir-Raħeb is an archaeological site in , . Ras ir-Raħeb is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples and Fort Binġemma.

Archaeological site
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The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. is situated 4 km east of Ras ir-Raħeb.

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is a polygonal fort in the limits of . It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the . The fort was illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family from 2009 till 2025, who occasionally used it as a restaurant. is situated 3 km east of Ras ir-Raħeb.

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The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of in . is situated 3 km northeast of Ras ir-Raħeb.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baħrija and Golden Bay.

Village
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is a village in , western , with a low population density. The name means moth in Maltese. It is also known in English as Baħria, of which the Counts Moscati had owned the fiefdom that was granted by the Grand Master of Malta.

Hamlet
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is one of the bays and sand beaches in . It was previously known as Military Bay. The white beach slopes gently allowing swimmers to easily walk into the sea. is situated 3½ km northeast of Ras ir-Raħeb.

Village
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Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the of . Mġarr is a isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. is situated 3½ km northeast of Ras ir-Raħeb.

Ras ir-Raħeb

Latitude
35.9064° or 35° 54′ 23″ north
Longitude
14.32854° or 14° 19′ 43″ east
Operator
Heritage Malta
Open location code
8F7PW84H+HC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3257574261
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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In Other Languages

“Ras ir-Raħeb” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “رأس الراهب”

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