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First People To Inhabit Malta Arrived 700 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought

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Analysis of ancient soils and DNA revealed that Malta's first inhabitants came from different parts of the Mediterranean and Europe, including Africa. Left: An altar in the Tarxien temple complex. Credit: Wikipedia. Right: Facade of the main temple of Hagar Qim. Credit: Wikipedia. Right-bottom: Xaghra Mandible. Credit: Queen's University, Belfast