Set the scene.
This archaeological site has been proposed as the location of the temple of Hercules mentioned in Ptolemy’s Geography. That identification is not a settled fact.
Here’s the twist.
A study by Maxine Anastasi and Nicholas Vella re-examined its Late Punic and Early Roman pottery, comparing it with material from other Maltese sites.
Why it still matters.
Their question shows how archaeology works: the same kind of vessel may occur in different settings. A famous name needs evidence, not just an appealing match on a map.
🧠 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.