Victoria, Gozo
Funerary Ritual in Hal Saflieni and the Xaghra Circle
Arthall, Victoria, Gozo
Lecture
Lecture

Join this illuminating exploration into the acient funerary practices of prehistoric Malta, as intriguing parallels and contrasts between the Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni and the Xaghra Circle is examined. These two monumental sites offer invaluable insights into the Temple Period's rituals and belief systems, each complementing the other's missing information.

The evidence of ritual disarticulation, ochre-staining of bones, the presence of animal remains, and the significance of statuettes and offering dishes, suggesting complex ritual-practices will be discussed. Additionally, the proto-theatrical architecture of both sites will be explored, highlighting how the physical spaces necessitated embodied movement and liminal interaction, as visitors navigated around and over the remains of the deceased. 

This lecture promises to shed light on the ritualistic mysteries of Malta's prehistoric past.


Dates
13th September 2024 19:00 - 21:00
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