It was built in 2006 and was described by the artist as a 3D[6] "Egyptian symbol",[7] taking the form of an abstract art representing the colors of the Mediterranean.

[15][16] The 10 feet monument[9] was suggested to be covered with plastic similarly to a condom in context of the Catholic Church's opposition to the use of.

[22] The monument was on legal notice to be removed in the same year when erected, in 2006, as it does not have a permission from the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) but until present it still stands in its place, and probably is there to stay.

[24][25] Joe Demicoli, a well established comical singer and actor, has written a song as well with a video dedicated to the monument.

[27] Previous to Colonna Mediterranea Paul Vella Critien has created another similar monument in San Gwann namely the Kolonna Eterna in 2003.