The author proposes a different explanation for the origin of the ancient tracks on Malta. Some researchers think the tracks were intentionally cut to make it easier for carts to use them. The researchers’ evidence is that the track depth is all the same. The author acknowledges that the track depth is all the same, but thinks this just indicates the wheel diameter, which eroded the tracks to the same depth. The author’s theory that the uniform track depth indicates wheel diameter is used to support the idea that the network of tracks results from erosion from use by carts.

The conclusion is the author’s explanation for the origin of the tracks: “The extensive network of ancient tracks on the island of Malta was most likely created through erosion caused by the passage of wheeled vehicles.”