In the Medieval period, numerous farmsteads were found around Wied Qirda.  Few of these remain today, and their existence can only be appreciated through notarial deeds.  The most tangible evidence that remains today to testify to the medieval use of this valley is a cave called Ghar Hanzir (literally translated as 'The Cave of the Pig').  Named after the valley into which the cave opens, this cave was adopted as a troglodytic chapel at an unknown date.  The sides of the cave were transformed by vertical depressions to form rib-like columns.  On these a number of crosses have been carved, many of which are still visible today .
 
 

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