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

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. The post Study: Seafaring Hunter-Gatherers Were Accessing Remote Islands Long Before Arrival of First Farmers appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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.

The post Study: Seafaring Hunter-Gatherers Were Accessing Remote Islands Long Before Arrival of First Farmers appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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