It was bequeathed to Monte di Redenzione, an institution set up to ransom Christian hostages. Melh is Maltese for 'salt', and melea is Greek for 'honey', which is also thought to be responsible for the name of Malta. The word mellieha actually means 'one who makes or sells salt'. In the 15th century some people by the name of Millahi were living in the area. Both salt and honey are very traditional Maltese industries.
Salt continues to be produced in the traditional way, i.e. through an evaporation process.
The best examples are found north of Mistra. Thyme and honey have also been extensively cultivated in the region. Shrines dot the Maltese Islands. They are found in the least likely places. The least likely place of all has to be the eastern tip of the Ahrax peninsula, where a lonesome Kuncizzjoni Chapel and a statue stand next to the ruins of an older one.