The carved underground chambers of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, mimicking the architecture of the above-ground megalithic temples in carved rock form. The co
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The carved underground chambers of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, mimicking the architecture of the above-ground megalithic temples in carved rock form. The complex contains the remains of approximately 7,000 individuals and descends to a depth of over 10 meters. Trilithon doorways, corbelled ceilings, and carved pillars replicate surface temple features in subterranean stone.
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