OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

The Kordin promontory once held several prehistoric sites. War, military construction and development destroyed other remains, leaving the name Kordin III as a clue.

Here’s the twist.

Thomas Ashby excavated this site in 1909. Its forecourt has unusual paving, although scholars debate whether this was a foundation beneath an earth surface.

Why it still matters.

Even a floor can become a historical question. When you see a reconstruction, ask which parts are certain and which are an interpretation of incomplete evidence.

🧠 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.