'Still too early' to tell fate of Punic tombs (Malta)

The fate of ancient rock-cut tombs found earlier this month on the site of the planned new St James Hospital is still uncertain as investigations into the discovery are still at an early stage, the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage said.

The tombs were discovered during excavation works for the new hospital ....

Eight tombs have been found and are estimated to date back to the Punic age, a span of time which lasted between roughly 600 BC and 1000 AD.