Located in Mellieħa, Latnija Cave is a remarkable archaeological site that has just been officially added to the National Inventory — a crucial step in safeguarding its exceptional archaeological and historical value. This large doline holds groundbreaking evidence of Mesolithic-era …
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 has renewed the Guardianship Deed for Couvre Porte Barracks with Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna (FWA). First awarded under Guardianship in 2011, the site has been under the custody of FWA and will continue to be safeguarded …
2024 has been an industrious year for the SCH. Key highlights include: Find out more 📖 Find out more in the 2024 Annual Report!
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 (SCH), a dedicated partner in the ongoing BCThubs project, proudly took a leading role in organising the 1st International Conference, “Widening the Big Blue Horizon.” Held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture …
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 …
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) is pleased to note the Planning Authority’s (PA) decision to schedule Palazzo Marnisi at Grade 1, the highest degree of protection, following the scheduling proposal by the SCH. This decision comes after the Conservation …