The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has just published its first entries of the year to the National Inventory. This exhaustive addition is divided into two types of cultural heritage properties. The first includes new additions to the National Inventory which …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) played an essential role in co-organising a national seminar focused on the critical role of conservation standards in protecting Malta’s rich cultural heritage. Held at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, the Local …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) is proud to announce its acceptance of the presidency of the European Heritage Heads Forum (EHHF) during the 18th Annual Meeting held in Krakow, Poland, in December 2024. This significant milestone marks the beginning …
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 …