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 …
The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is a global celebration held annually on the 18th of April. It celebrates the exceptional cultural and natural sites recognised by UNESCO. Initially proposed by the International …
As stewards of Malta’s rich cultural heritage, the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has recently announced the addition of the Semaphore Towers to the National Inventory of Cultural Property. This significant inclusion, made in February 2024, marks a pivotal moment in …
According to UNESCO, “rural landscapes are biocultural mosaics—using land sustainably for production through agriculture, pastoralism, forestry, fisheries as well as human habitats. These are the most common types of continuing cultural landscapes, a category of World Heritage since 1992.” Often …