A historic archaeological excavation at the Santa Verna temple in Xaghra, taken circa 1910. The image shows workers and archaeologists carefully uncovering ancient megalithic remains, which form part of a prehistoric temple complex dating back to the Neolithic period. The site, located near the renowned Ggantija Temples, is one of Gozo’s lesser-known prehistoric landmarks. The scene captures the early methods of excavation, with individuals in traditional attire, using basic tools to unearth large limestone blocks, likely remnants of a sacred structure from Malta’s Megalithic era.