The prehistoric megalithic site of Kordin III will start to open to the general public on a regular basis every second Sunday of the month.

Situated in Corradino Height, Paola, the temple complex was previously only open for special occasions. However, Heritage Malta announced it will start opening on a more regular basis, starting this Sunday, 12th July between 10am and 4pm.

Kordin III was built by early farmers over 5,000 years ago using only bone and stone tools.

The current site was excavated in 1909 by Thomas Ashby from the British School in Rome but it was known to contain interesting remains of the past from the 19th century.

Unfortunately, other remains in the area eventually succumbed to either war, defensive engineering works or development over the years, which is why the remaining site is known as Kordin III and not just Kordin.

The main structures at Kordin III are fronted by a unique paved forecourt, although some historians have suggested it might have been a bedding layer for a deposit of beaten earth, similar to that found at the Tarxien Prehistoric Complex.

A peculiarly-shaped large stone found within the trefoil-shaped megalithic structure was used as a quern, a fact that was deduced since a rubbing stone was found within.

You can purchase a ticket from Heritage Malta’s website or from any Heritage Malta museum or site.