New research reveals that early hunter-gatherer communities undertook maritime journeys to reach the island of Malta, shedding new light on prehistoric human migration and seafaring capabilities. Published in Nature, the study combines archaeological evidence and advanced dating techniques to challenge long-standing assumptions that such islands were first settled only by later farming populations. This discovery highlights the ingenuity and adaptability of Stone Age peoples, who navigated open waters thousands of years ago to colonize remote Mediterranean landscapes.
Hunter Gatherers Navigated Ancient Sea Routes to Reach Malta
Recent archaeological discoveries have unveiled compelling evidence that prehistoric hunter-gatherer communities were not limited to terrestrial migrations but actively navigated ancient maritime routes to reach remote islands. Utilizing rudimentary watercraft, these early seafarers crossed the Mediterranean Sea, forging paths to Malta long before the…
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Author : Jackson Lee
Publish date : 2025-09-25 08:25:00
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