Latnija Cave, Malta: Evidence for Early Holocene Human Occupation
2025-04-13
This multidisciplinary study presents an in-depth excavation and analysis of Latnija Cave in Malta. Combining archaeobotany, chronological modeling, isotopic analysis, sedimentology, and zooarchaeology, researchers uncovered evidence of continuous human occupation from the Mesolithic to Neolithic periods. Analysis of stratigraphy, plant and animal remains, and artifacts revealed distinct phases, precisely dated using radiocarbon dating. This research provides valuable data for understanding early human activity in Malta and the interaction between humans and their environment during the early Holocene.