Kordin Temples

The Kordin Temples are a group of megalithic temples on Corradino Heights in Paola [1]. The temples are located on a plateau overlooking the Grand Harbour, originally called Kortin during the Order of St. John and now Kordin or Corradino [1]. Kordin III is the only temple on Corradino whose remains have survived [1]. The Kordin III complex consists of two temples [1]. The larger one has a standard 3-apse plan, typical of Ġgantija phase design [1]. The temple has a concave facade, with the forecourt and entrance passage to the central court being stone-paved [1]. This stone paving is unique to Kordin III, as this has not been found in any other temples of Malta [1]. The first part of the temple is believed to have been built in around 3700 BC, during the Mġarr phase [1].