Heritage Malta will be opening Tarxien Temples at a reduced price during Jum Ħal Tarxien commemorated by the Tarxien council on Sunday.

Tarxien Temples, a Unesco World Heritage Site, consist of a complex of four megalithic structures built in the Neolithic period (ca 3600-2500BC) and re-used in the Bronze Age (ca 2400-1500BC).

The earliest of the structures is located at the easternmost end of the site and was built between 3600 and 3200BC. The south temple holds the largest number of reliefs in stone representing animals and various spiral motifs. The central temple is unique as it has the most complex architecture based on six apses (semi-circular chambers).

Walkways within and outside the temple provide accessibility to all and also provide visitors with the opportunity to view the prehistoric remains from a unique viewpoint. The site is covered by a protective tent, constructed in 2015 as part of the Archaeological Heritage Conservation Project.

During Jum Ħal Tarxien, Heritage Malta will be taking the opportunity to encourage local and foreign audiences to visit the Temples at the reduced price of €2. Tarxien Temples open from 9am to 5pm, the last admission being at 4.30pm.