Before 5200 BC - Arrival of man in Malta.

Circa 3600 BC - Construction of megalithic buildings

Circa 2500-2000 BC - End of the megalithic temple period

Circa 2000 BC - First invasion of bronze-using people.

Circa 1400 BC - Second invasion of bronze-using people.

Circa 900-750 BC - The end of the prehistoric period. Arrival of the Phoenicians.