Hypogeum: Malta's Ancient Subterreanean Mystery

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[paulsillanpaa]

Wife and I ha the chance to visit the Hypogeum back in 2008. You have to book your tours in advance because the whole place is hermetically sealed to control the climate and only a dozen or so people are allowed in at a time. At first you're like 'Huh, this is pretty neat.' Then the sheer time scale of the place hits home and you're like, 'Wait, HOW old is this?' and then it's like the ground drops out from under your feet.
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I swear, I think I could literally FEEL the weight of human history in those chambers.

[leviathan]

As a Maltese it's always a pleasure to see these sites appreciated.

[jencorea]

I’m in Malta right now! Have come for ancient things, from the down under side of the planet. Couldn’t get into the hypogeum, tried to book nearly two months ago, also no spots available. Though the Tarxien site is truely amazing as too Ggantija, Hagar Qim and Mnajdra and of course the archaeological museum in Valletta is a must. Truely wonder country to explore on all levels. Thank you Simon for this fab overview and thanks Malta it’s such a joy to be here.

[fusionplays]

Never taught Malta would be on this channel but here we are. Lovely to see even our small island country represented

[ignitionfrn]

3:05 - Chapter 1 - The emigrants
6:35 - Chapter 2 - Going underground
9:55 - Chapter 3 - The great cult
14:05 - Chapter 4 - In the midst of life, we are in death etc
18:15 - Chapter 5 - Bringing up the bodies

[VickyVixenvcrp]

I live in Malta abs visited the hypogeum many times . As a singer, the resonance in there was insane ! I could sing overlapping harmonies. An incredible place .

[secla_SC]

Thank you for this masterpiece of a video. As a Maltese I feel immensely proud (except for that bit where we tried to cover it up). I would like to add that it was a pleasure listening to you butcher the names of every village in Malta, gave me a good laugh.

[carmelpule]

Not a bad coverage of our old impressive Maltese history, but rather than showing the charming face of the commentator, this video could have been filled with the tons of old buildings we still have in Malta and Gozo. They are impressive indeed. All that added to our spectacular bastions which kept out the Turkish Empire led by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1565 and the underground paths and water reservoirs under Valletta, and the shelters in which I lived in 1940- 1945 to shelter from Adolf Hitler Bombing us would have added to the richness of this historic video,

Also the man mentioned was not "Zamit" but he was " Sir Themistocles Zammit".

Thanks to the presenter of this video, , it is much appreciated and Malta is grateful and greatly appreciates your effort, Thanks once again.

[cguzelli]

My bother-in-law is Maltese and he and his wife (my sister) and 2 children moved there from America. Been to Malta twice and love it there. Like a shining gem in the sea, Malta holds many beautiful things past and present. Enjoyed this video and next time we visit, trip to the Hypogeum is a must.

[archaeologydad]

As an archaeologist, this is the best pop science presentation of archaeology I've ever seen. Well done, Fact Boy! 👍

[wugy]

So proud that our country is getting more coverage for its truly unique history! Thank you!

[Ryan-vlnn]

It’s mind-boggling just how these structures were constructed. Especially concerning the use of such large, hard stones for fashioning their structures. Btw, another fantastic episode Simon! Love your guys’ channels. Can’t wait to see what next year has in store on Geographics & Biographics.

[denisefalzon]

As a Maltese history teacher was happy to hear your presentation. You got so many little known facts right! You have a new follower now.

[corgi]

It isn't a good day unless there is a biographics and geographics episode uploaded. Easily my favorite of your channels, Simon! Much love fact boy

[vincentblackshadow]

Crazy to think it was under a house in the middle of a residential area for so long before being discovered by accident. I was lucky enough to go there a few years ago. Being inside is a very unique experience it is haunting and mysterious yet you feel no sense of the unknown or danger that a normal cave or underground space can generate.

[BenSHammonds]

this early culture, and that of Sardinia, are of much interest to me, very much enjoyed the program

[tinkerpearce]

Excellent video. I must say, I find the idea that our ancestors were so hapless that they needed the help of aliens to accomplish anything insulting. Humans can be damned clever and are ridiculously capable, and this was just as true thousands of years ago as it is today. I also find the idea that super-advanced cultures would cross the infinite gulfs of interstellar space to make stuff out of rocks to impress the locals a bit ludicrous. Even at 12 years old when it was proposed to me that aliens had created the Antikythera mechanism I was skeptical that such a culture would use clockworks! Sorry folks, you'll just have to accept that our ancestors were just as smart as we are and were capable of figuring things out and making things.

[Resileaf]

So unfortunate that the site was not treated properly from the beginning. Who knows how much more we would know about those ancient people...

[deanfenech]

Finally, one about Malta. Malta has so much history! You should try out more.

[MrVellj]

As one of the followers of all your channels I am pleased to see my home country featured here. Yes we have some of the richest history in all the world it us all around you, every where you go.