Ħondoq ir-Rummien : a sacred landscape in the Maltese Archipelago

Abstract

Scheduling sacred landscapes is unheard of in the Maltese Archipelago even though the islands boast a concentration of sacred places and sites which are frequented by locals and foreigners. Albeit visited less than other sites, Ħondoq ir-Rummien is of sacred value due to both the memory of the site and its intrinsic purpose arising from historical documents covering a significant extent of the surrounding environs. This article puts forward the case for recognising Ħondoq ir-Rummien as a sacred landscape and recommends its scheduling by the national planning regulator.