Study: Seafaring Hunter-Gatherers Were Accessing Remote Islands Long Before Arrival of First Farmers

Apr 9, 2025 - 14:15
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Study: Seafaring Hunter-Gatherers Were Accessing Remote Islands Long Before Arrival of First Farmers
Hunter-gatherers were crossing at least 100 km of open water to reach Malta 8,500 years ago. Image credit: Daniel Clarke / MPI GEA.

The discovery of stone tools, hearths, and cooked food waste at the cave site of Latnija on the Mediterranean island of Malta shows that hunter-gatherers were crossing at least 100 km of open water to reach the island 8,500 years ago.

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