Clash over Roman-era olive press found in Mġarr development site
There is disagreement over what to do with the remains of a Roman-era olive press found on a plot of land in Mġarr that is soon to become a building site. The local council is campaigning to move the ‘anchor block’ , which once formed part of the mechanism of the press, to another location where it could be appreciated by the public rather than be concealed within the development. But the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is opposed to the move, saying this is not the best way to preserve archaeological features. Читать дальше...
