Prehistoric tombs discovered recently in Kerċem have just been opened to the public, with remains and tools found at the site going on display.

The tombs, which date back to between 3,000 and 2,500 BC, were found in 2008 during extension works on the Kerċem parish hall. They were excavated over the past year by the Superintendence of National Heritage. The site consists of two round tombs, along with a small room inside one of them.

The Superintendence will carry out radiocarbon dating to establish the precise age of the find as well as conducting DNA and pottery studies. The individual age of each skeleton will be established and any pathological indications noted.

Plans are in the pipeline for a permanent museum at the site.

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