Location Map Coordinates 35.902714, 14.378725
A small, clearly defined cart-rut segment Il-Qolla Cart Ruts located approximately 80 metres from the Chapel of Our Lady of Hodegetria (Itria), at coordinates 35.902714, 14.378725.
Location & context
This cart-rut section lies on exposed limestone terrain in the Bingemma–Rabat area. While modest in length, it forms part of Malta’s wider cart-rut landscape and provides a useful comparison point with larger networks elsewhere on the island.
Historical background
Cart ruts in Malta remain archaeologically debated. Early written references appear in the 17th century, while modern research highlights possible multi-period use rather than a single construction phase.
Nearby heritage: Hodegetria (Itria) Chapel
- 1600 – early chapel recorded in the area
- 1658 – chapel ordered to be desecrated
- 1680 – current chapel built using reused stone
