Tal-mentna catacombs Traditional Cache
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Tal-Mintna Catacombs were discovered in Mqabba in 1860 by Dr. A Caruana and Captain Strickland and are the smallest catacombs in Malta, yet. After their documentation, unfortunately they were covered with paint and used as a well from one of the locals living nearby. Later on they were re-arranged to their present state, still extensive damage has been done. These Catacombs contain a number of detached underground sets of burial chambers grouped collectively next to each other. Originally separate, these three catacombs are now connected to form one larger complex. Like similar small clusters found in the vicinity, the interior is made up of small galleries and tombs carved out on both sides of the passageways. The burial chambers are richly decorated and carved scallop-shells can be seen on a number of window tombs many times accompanied by decorated pilasters flanking the entrance of each tomb. Eight triangular recesses for oil lamps are pierced in the wall opposite the agape table. The Tal-Mintna Catacombs in Mqabba are open by appointment only. To arrange a visit to these sites please phone 356 2295 4000 or contact info@heritagemalta.org The cache is a small transparent canister with white cap. It has a logbook 2 matches and a key chain. Please cover the cache properly. PS: Cache is not in the catacombs, but in a garden near by
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