At the edge of time: Stone mallet is the latest new discovery from Xrobb l-Għaġin
The mallet could shed fresh light on how Xrobb l-Għaġin was once lived in and worked.
Perched on one of Malta’s most vulnerable stretches of coastline, the prehistoric site at Heritage Malta’s Xrobb l-Għaġin is revealing secrets that have been hidden for millennia.
A four-year archaeological campaign, now its final phase, is uncovering new evidence of prehistoric life. Among the most significant discoveries to date is a prehistoric stone mallet.
Unearthed in a clearly defined archaeological context, it was recovered alongside intact stratigraphic layers which researchers can now study. This will offer rare insight into how the site was used and occupied. Specialists also believe it may provide important clues about tool-making practices and daily activity during Malta’s prehistoric period.
Looking ahead, these discoveries will not remain confined to academic circles. By the end of next year, the public will be able to engage with the findings through a new interpretation area within Xrobb l-Għaġin Park, bringing visitors closer than ever to a fragile site where history quite literally meets the sea.
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