The megalithic complex of Ħaġar Qim is located atop a hill
on the southern edge of the island of Malta, on a ridge capped in
soft globigerina limestone. All exposed rock on the island was deposited
during the Oligocene and Miocene periods of geological
time. Globigerina limestone is the second oldest rock on Malta, outcropping
over approximately 70% of the area of the islands. The builders used this
stone throughout the temple architecture.
The temple’s facade is characterized by a trilithon entrance,
outer bench and orthostats. It
