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 …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage attended a seminar celebrating World Standards Day 2023 organized by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) with the theme: the contribution of standards to the well-being of society. Cultural heritage management in all …
As we observe European Sustainable Development Week, the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage takes this opportunity to shed light on one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities. Preservation of Heritage Buildings: A …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has just concluded its first ever physical event for European Archaeology Days, which took place on the 17th of June, 2023. The event, titled 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 & 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚: 𝐀 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, was hosted …
The restoration project of the 17th century Baroque Tal-Ħniena Chapel (also known as Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy) in the outskirts of Qrendi was conducted in multiple phases that involved an archaeological investigation, post-excavation analysis, and internal and external …