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The Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni (Maltese: Ipoġew ta' Ħal Saflieni; Maltese pronunciation: [safˈlɪː.nɪ]) is a Neolithic subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase (3300 – 3000 BC) in Maltese prehistory, located in Paola, Malta. It is often simply referred to as the Hypogeum (Maltese: Ipoġew), literally meaning "underground" in Greek.
The British started work on the secret underground complex in 1940, during the siege of Malta, when a series of tunnels under the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the Saluting Battery that had been used as slave quarters during the Hospitaller period began to be expanded. The complex was completed in early 1943.
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum in Paola, Malta, is the oldest example of a prehistoric hypogeum, the earliest phase dating to 3600–3300 BC. It is a complex of underground chambers, halls and passages covering approximately 500 m 2 (5,400 sq ft) on three levels, partly carved to imitate temple architecture and containing extensive prehistoric art. [4]
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On 2 June 2018, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat had said work on the tunnel linking Malta and Gozo should start before the end of this legislature and could be finalized as soon as 2024. [15] On 11 December 2018, the Ministry for Transport confirmed that the Malta–Gozo tunnel project plans are expected to be published within May or June 2019 ...
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Manwel Dimech Bridge is a beam bridge at St. Julian's, Malta. It is named after Manuel Dimech and was officially inaugurated on 18 September 1971 by the Minister of Public Works, Lorry Sant . The bridge is approximately 130m long and 32m wide, and spans over Wied Għomor.
An upgrade to the Malta International Airport roundabout was proposed in 2019. [5] Two new tunnels are set to be dug on the site, beneath the roundabout. [ 8 ] Infrastructure Malta has denied that the tunnel will impact the catacomb, [ 5 ] with studies underway to protect them.