Funerary Ritual in Ħal Saflieni & the Xagħra Circle

A public lecture about the evidence of ritual disarticulation, ochre-staining of bones, the presence of animal remains, and the significance of statuettes and offering dishes, suggesting complex ritual- practices. Additionally, the proto-theatrical architecture of both sites will be explored, highlighting how the physical spaces necessitated embodied movement and liminal interaction, as visitors navigated around and over the remains of the deceased. This lecture promises to shed light on the ritualistic mysteries of Malta's prehistoric past.