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 …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has recently taken a leading role in the restoration of a prominent Brewhouse situated in the industrial area of Mrieħel. Given the high cultural heritage value of the building in question and its original machinery, …
As the world celebrates 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲, an occasion that annually underscores the enduring significance of philosophy on the third Thursday of November, we not only pay homage to the timeless value of philosophical inquiry but also acknowledge its intrinsic …
𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 encompasses the tangible remnants of a rich technological and industrial history. While many associate it primarily with the industrial revolution and the modern era, its scope is not limited to these periods. Industrial heritage is woven into every …
Throughout the 1980s, the pivotal role of audiovisual heritage in enriching our understanding of the past became increasingly evident. In tandem with this awareness, there also emerged a growing recognition that these artefacts should be handled with the same reverence …