This polity is the home of Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum, which is believed to be the largest group of prehistoric European rock-cut chamber tombs.
This polity is the home of Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum, which is believed to be the largest group of prehistoric European rock-cut chamber tombs. It was captured by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798, who left it in 1802 pursuant to the Treaty of Amiens. In the treaties of Paris of 1814 and 1815, it submitted to British sovereignty, and under the leadership of Jean de la Valette, this country held off the Ottoman siege of 1565. For 10 points identify this Mediterranean island country, which was made home to its namesake order of knights in 1530.
This polity is the home of Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum, which is believed to be the largest group of prehistoric European rock-cut chamber tombs.
{Malta}