Set the scene.
Malta’s human story reaches back into prehistory. Għar Dalam preserves evidence of early island life, alongside much older animal remains.
Here’s the twist.
That distinction matters: an animal bone and a piece of human-made pottery do not automatically belong to the same moment. Archaeologists read their layers.
Why it still matters.
The first communities had everyday problems too: food, shelter and finding resources. Think less grand palaces, more building a life on an island.
FACT OR MYTH? 🤔Everything in one cave is the same age.Tap to reveal ↓
Myth. Different layers can preserve different periods. Context is the clue.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
