At a time when wind was a major source of energy, windmills were a mainstay in the grinding of wheat and other cereals. In Mosta there were a number of windmills and one of them is of special notice.

This, the oldest one still extant, dates back to the 18th century. In a commemorative writing attached to this structure we learn that this windmill bares the name of ‘Jesus of Nazareth’. Its architect was Francesco Zerafa and the mason was Master Nicola Camilleri of Siggiewi.

On the main door of this windmill there is the coat of arms of Grand Master Gregorio Carafa (1680-1690) which may indicate that an earlier structure already existed before the present building which bares the date 1757.

Today this windmill is only a reminiscence of the original. Though the stone structure is quite preserved, yet the arms and yard rigging have gone completely missing as time and the elements have shown their effects. Thus the oldest windmill in Mosta, today is only a relic of a pre-industrial age.