Catacombs were a very common way to bury the dead in Malta back in the day...

Most of them, such as Rabat’s St Paul’s Catacombs, are fairly popular with locals and foreigners and attract hundreds of visitors every year.

Some others, however, remain hidden away and shrouded in mystery.

In his latest vlog, local explorer Angelo Caruana takes his viewers on a tour of Qrendi’s lesser-known burial site, the Maghlaq Catacombs.

First discovered in 1865, this historical site wasn’t surveyed until years later, in 1893. As it stands, the Maghlaq Catacombs are open for all to see and can be easily accessed by venturing through neighbouring fields.

These catacombs are expertly hand-dug and consist of 10 chambers. Markings can be seen at the tombs’ entry points, suggesting that the entrances were once covered with some sort of material.

Planning on paying the Maghlaq Catacombs a visit?

Whilst they’re a delight to check out, this site might not be best suited for those with back problems, as the tombs and corridors have quite low ceilings.

Have you ever visited these catacombs in Qrendi?