Set the scene.
Gourgion Tower in Xewkija was more than a lookout. Built during the Knights’ period, the fortified country residence combined protection with prestige.
Here’s the twist.
American forces demolished it during the Second World War to make room for an airfield. A proposed reconstruction never happened; the owners accepted compensation instead.
Why it still matters.
A lost building can survive in photographs and research. Try imagining both functions together: a home designed to impress, and a place prepared to resist attack.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.