Set the scene.
In 1923–1924, Anthony Xerri discovered the cave while digging for a well in Xagħra.
Here’s the twist.
He cleared it and made a path for visitors. His family later used it as an air-raid shelter during the Second World War.
Why it still matters.
One underground space tells two stories: an unexpected discovery and a wartime refuge.
🧠 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.