Saint Paul's Catacombs Heritage Malta Rabat

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11 ай бұрын

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Prepare to be amazed by this historic Heritage Malta site, Saint Paul Catacombs in Rabat Malta. Most thing that surprised me was a stone hinged door.
Serving as a burial ground from Punic, Roman and Byzantine times the St Paul’s Catacombs represent the earliest and largest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta. It’s association to the saint derives from the myth that this cluster of catacombs was once connected with St Paul’s Grotto. Although this remains a myth, recent research shows that the two, originally formed part of a considerably large cemetery just outside of the ancient city of Melite. Indeed, it is now known that the hypogea were located in a cemetery with a very long history of use starting in, at least, the 3rd or 4th c. BC.
The catacombs form a typical complex of interconnected underground Roman cemeteries that were in use up to the 7th, and possibly the 8th centuries AD. They are located at Ħal Bajjada area, which is also known as Tad-Dlam. The area has more than 30 hypogea, of which the main complex, situated within the St Paul’s cluster, comprises a system of interconnected passages and tombs that cover an area over 2000 m2.
The entrance to the main complex leads to two large halls, adorned with pillars made to resemble Doric columns, and painted plasters most of which have now disappeared. These main halls are equipped with two circular tables set in a low platform with which resemble the reclining couch in the triclinium present in Roman houses. Hewn out in one piece from the living rock these triclinia were probably used to host commemorative meals during the annual festival of the dead.
Part of the catacombs were reutilised during the re-Christianisation of the Island, around the 13th century, when an open space was re-cut and used as a Christian shrine decorated with murals. The site was cleared and investigated in 1894 by Dr A.A. Caruana, the pioneer of Christian era archaeology in Malta.
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@AngeloCaruana 10 ай бұрын

What a nice underground complex.

@PierreFarrugia 10 ай бұрын

Worth a visit Ang

@johnabela932 11 ай бұрын

A GREAT VLOG OF "HISTORIC SUBTERRANEAN MALTA" ⚔ 💀 🛡 Pierre, I never knew that site was so big. In the old days it was only a small part that was open to the public. I applaud Heritage Malta for making that historic place so safely accessible and of world class standard. The entrance & museum look awsome 😲. GREAT TOUR PIERRE 👏 THANKS 🚶 🎥 👏. Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

Thank you John, was surprised too, yes 100% great job from Heritage Malta

@iamatraveller3927 10 ай бұрын

My nephew favourite thing to see in Malta were St Paul's catacombs. He was very excited to be there when my brothers family were visiting Malta in June this year.

@PierreFarrugia 10 ай бұрын

I did a couple more, like Mghalaq and Salini, you can find the videos

@BackpackingandBlisters 11 ай бұрын

This is a crazy cool area!!!

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

Really is , thank you

@philippetermarksultana4905 10 ай бұрын

Thanks pierre for the interesting video. Will be paying a visit to see it with my own eyes in the not to distant future.

@PierreFarrugia 10 ай бұрын

You will not be disappointed

@benfran3243 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Pierre for the interesting vlog. A lot to see, a lot to imagine and a lot to ask too. Well, it is all to one's believe, taught and understanding. This tour is much appreciated by people with difficulty in mobility due to so many steps and not so wide passages. Well done Pierre and thanks for sharing.👍👍

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, true !

@peterb3772 10 күн бұрын

I recently discovered your channel, Pierre. I thought the catacombs were fascinating. I bet you slept well that night after all that walking. Greetings from Adelaide, Australia. 👍👍

@PierreFarrugia 10 күн бұрын

Welcome on board , thanks. My most strenuous walk was when I did Camino Maltes 38km , 🥴

@patriciaborg5337 11 ай бұрын

I have lived in Malta over 30 years & my eldest son attended St Paul's Missionary College but I never visited this amazing historical site. Am astounded by how massive it is, looks well worth a visit. Thanks for the interesting video.

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Patricia , I heard about it but had no idea it was so huge and amazing

@denisemotley6639 11 ай бұрын

I was not aware of this very interesting place in Rabat. The entrance is very well set out and I love old pottery. I cannot believe the depth of this place. You can see on and on and on. I don't think I would like it with bodies in. It must have smelt bad. I do not think I would want to eat there either. The shapes are very interesting too. The price is very reasonable. Where are all the bodies now? Anyway your video is appreciated from here in England. 🙏👍

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Denise, good point about eating there and smell, never came to mind :)

@denisemotley6639 11 ай бұрын

@@PierreFarrugia I was trying to imagine what it would be like when it was first built. I think it may have been colourful too. So much to see and think about. Your spectacles are very nice. I shall watch more of your content when I am relaxing. Thank you. 👍🙏🏼

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@nicolefarrugia4914 10 ай бұрын

I thought I had been to St Paul’s Catacombs but watching this, apparently not - it seems that went to St Paul’s Grotto and ‘underground area’ which also includes catacombs (they’re very similar, maybe they were connected at one point, I’m not sure!) as well as underground air raid shelters, plus entry to the Wignacourt Museum - I really recommend it! Maybe next time I’m in Malta I’ll visit these ones.

@PierreFarrugia 10 ай бұрын

I have to visit that as well , thanks

@Morgan-pw9tb 10 ай бұрын

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@PierreFarrugia 10 ай бұрын

Hello

@robertgalea1562 6 ай бұрын

I have listened to Paul cook for over a years.. do you have his contact info thanks

@PierreFarrugia 6 ай бұрын

@robertgalea1562 I think has instagram

@robertgalea1562 6 ай бұрын

@PierreFarrugia Thank you ..I have watch a few of your videos..I was raised in Malta from 1 year old till 9 year old I left to go to America I have family on my father side..I have been back.I explored all the well know sites with family ..I plan to revisit with trekking some of your sites in mind ...I have listened to Paul Cook for years never knew he was Malteser..I enjoy and fascinated with ancient history of Malta..The Starfort of Valleta is incredible..Hopefully you can provide a guide or direction when I visit thank you for your time ..Keep up the great VIDS

@PierreFarrugia 6 ай бұрын

Need any help with locations just ask

@briankerr4512 11 ай бұрын

What happens if you push the red button ?

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

It’s a panic alarm, if someone panics underground

@briankerr4512 11 ай бұрын

To me it does not seem very logical to burry people in carved out caves and carved out walls in a very haphazard way. Seem like a lot of work for dead bodies.

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

I lost loved ones and it’s a big deal. I think it’s done all over the world, like egypt , what are your views then ?

@briankerr4512 11 ай бұрын

@@PierreFarrugia I would think it is easer to burry the bodies at sea. imagine dragging a dead body way to the back of one those low arched compartments .

@PierreFarrugia 11 ай бұрын

@@briankerr4512 Yes true, maybe a way to honour their loved onrd