Ancient Baħrija tombs, catacombs to be conserved under road

The 12 ancient tombs and two catacombs discovered under a road in Baħrija will be carefully conserved before the road is reinstated, the Times of Malta has learnt. A team of five archaeologists and three support staff are examining the remains unearthed last week during works to change the locality’s sewerage system. The process, according to Culture Superintendent Anthony Pace, is expected to take around four weeks, as the project continues to try the patience of residents who are fed up of the situation they have endured for more than a year. Residents are planning to take to the streets this evening to protest about the ongoing roadworks and the never-ending saga. “Almost 2,000 residents are being diverted through very poor roads. We have suffered and are still suffering from this situation. We are wrecking our cars, getting stuck in traffic, risking our lives due to poorly lit roads, taking 20 more minutes to get to a destination and spending much more money on fuel,” said Sharon Cauchi, one of the organisers of the protest. “This is impossible and a big discrimination. We pay taxes as much as other Maltese citizens and we want our lives back to normal. Residents of Baħrija...