The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is proud to announce the inclusion of 299 devotional niches across Malta and Gozo into the National Inventory! Devotional niches, or niċeċ, are a familiar sight in the daily lives of the Maltese people. Typically, …
The in-person segment of the “Capacity Building for Heritage Impact Assessment in a World Heritage Context” workshop, organised by ICOMOS in close coordination with the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, has successfully concluded in Malta. This workshop is part of a …
In September 2024, a significant archaeological discovery was made during trenching works near Mater Dei Hospital in Birkirkara. While preparing the site for the installation of a new potable water line, workers uncovered a rock-cut chamber that turned out to …
This year’s European Heritage Days (EHDs) theme, “Heritage of Routes, Networks, and Connections,” invites us to delve into our common and rich cultural heritage that connects communities across Europe. The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is the Maltese national coordinator of …
The deliberate destruction of cultural heritage is classified as a war crime under international law. Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine has endured targeted attacks on its cultural landmarks, including symbols of national identity, cultural centres, schools, archives, and museums. UNESCO …
The exhibit The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage and BirdLife Malta have collaborated in creating a permanent display of underwater archaeological artefacts at the Salina Nature Reserve which opened to the public on July 27th, 2024. Salina Bay itself is an …
Removing historical objects from the sea has many negative impacts. It results in the destruction of archaeological sites, the degradation of individual artefacts, and the loss of marine habitat and organisms. Importantly, it’s also illegal! As of 2019, the Cultural …
This summer marks the first season of an exciting archaeological excavation in Bidnija, a collaborative project between the University of Malta, Heritage Malta, and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This project not only seeks to explore and understand this ancient …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has announced the addition of thirty-seven properties and features to the National Inventory. A number of these properties are already scheduled or else have been proposed for scheduling by the Superintendence within the past three …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is delighted to have participated in the 2024 Public Service EXPO, which took place in May at the MFCC in Ta’ Qali. The EXPO is a yearly event which celebrates and showcases the diverse functions …