Punic-Roman Towers in Malta

The remains of six Punic-Roman towers have been identified across Malta. Built during the late Punic period while the island was under Carthaginian or Roman rule, these defensive structures remained in use throughout the Roman period until at least the 3rd century AD [1]. The towers were strategically positioned on high ground in specific locations, allowing them to communicate via visual signals across the island [1]. Similar defensive towers have been found in nearby Tunisia, indicating a coordinated regional defense system [1].