Catacombs of Ta’ Mintna

Description

The catacomb complex of Ta ‘Mitina is composed of three hypogeums located at the southern limit of Mqabba. They were first documented by AA Caruana whose book Report on Phoenician and Roman antiquities in the Maltese island group (1888) remains a cornerstone of Maltese archaeology. Indeed, it was one of his first experiences in a catacomb when, in 1860, he descended the shaft through which the complex was accessed at the time, accompanied by Captain Strickland RN The three hypogeums were originally separate burial complexes, each with an independent staircase facing SSW, presumably the location of the old road. The three hypogeums were only brought together in modern history so that they could be used as wells. The same property explored by Caruana and Strickland. This complex also has unique features in the structure of the catacomb. The central hypogeum is best known for its extremely well-preserved triclinium, a rock-cut table used for commemorative meals, and the two rows of pyramidal lampholes that face it. The two flanking hypogeums are, on the other hand, best known for the exquisite decoration with which some of the window tombs are decorated.

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