- St. Agata's Catacombs: " The first known Jewish burial grounds in the Maltese islands were probably the ancient Jewish tombs near Rabat (Malta) dating to Roman times. They testify to the existence of a flourishing Hellenized Jewish Community on the island of Malta. But unfortunately nothing else is really known of it." Source: http://www.angelfire.com/al/AttardBezzinaLawrenc