OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

St Paul’s Catacombs form part of a long-used cemetery outside ancient Melite. Their underground passages and tombs preserve evidence of burial practices and early Christianity in Malta.

Here’s the twist.

The main complex includes circular tables cut straight from the rock. Archaeologists think these were probably used for commemorative meals. The interpretation is about remembering the dead, rather than an underground restaurant.

Why it still matters.

The saint’s name can be misleading. Heritage Malta describes the supposed physical link to St Paul’s Grotto as a myth. The sites belonged to a larger cemetery landscape; a shared name does not prove a connecting tunnel.

FACT OR MYTH? 🤔The name proves St Paul used these catacombs.Tap to reveal ↓
Myth. A traditional name is not proof of a personal connection. Archaeological context tells a more careful story.
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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.