‘Archaeology in Malta: past achievements, future directions’ is the theme of a half-day seminar being organised by the Archaeological Society Malta. The seminar will evaluate two decades of archaeological practice in the Maltese islands, and to discuss the challenges that lie ahead.

There has been a surge of interest in archaeology in recent years brought about by a combination of public interest, research projects, and emergency excavations. The signing of the Valletta Convention in Malta in 1992 led to changes in the way archaeology has been included in the process of spatial planning. New legislation has brought about benefits, problems and challenges for practitioners, researchers and the public.

At the seminar, key players in the field will present papers covering topics such as the management of underwater cultural heritage, the challenges of ratifying the European Landscape Convention, the need of a national research agenda for cultural heritage and the challenges of bringing to public attention the results of rescue archaeological excavations.

The seminar will be held on Saturday at Fortress Builders – Fortifications Interpretation Centre, St Mark Street, Valletta, from 8.30am to 1pm.

It is open to the public and attendance is free.

For details and registration visit the website below.

www.archsoc.org.mt

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