Tal-Barrani

Tal-Barrani is an agricultural area in southeastern Malta extending from Zejtun to Santa Lucija, Hal Tarxien, and Hal Ghaxaq, containing significant archaeological remains. The site includes an ancient tomb cluster and field systems at Tal-Hotba, along with late Roman and Byzantine catacombs dating to around the 3rd century AD. A Christian catacomb and four rock-cut tombs were discovered in 1915, 1963, and 1993. The Tal-Barrani catacomb was the first in Malta to be examined scientifically, preserving intact burial strata. By 2009, fourteen rock-cut tombs had been found and partially studied.