As part of the
construction of the new Gozo-Valletta fast ferry terminal in the Valletta Grand harbor, they discovered an abandoned rock-cut passage beneath the City’s
bastions, possibly used as a World War II air raid shelter. Throughout this passage were found a few shrines, carved from the limestone. It is being discussed how they can be visited by interested people and tourists, once the excavation and impending works are completed. The statues represent a nun, possibly St Therese, the Blessed Mother and Saint Paul.
With so much excavation going on right now all over Malta, more Roman and Punic tombs are being discovered with various artefacts and bones of people who lived over 2000 years ago. Who knows what is buried underground our feet, and how much history lies down under, in this island ruled by the Carthaginians, the Phoenicians, the Romans and Arabs, the Normans, the Spanish, the Knights of Malta and the British?
About a year ago, similar shrines to the three displayed here, were discovered in the town of Pieta when some digging was taking place, and you can re-visit this post here:
https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8735180591524424879/3955979550604964625
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