photograph Share with X It is said to depict an image of “Roman tidal baths” on the island of Malta that date back thousands of years.

Malta's Roman tidal baths are still at sea level after thousands of years, but climate change is going to kill us all. Right? pic.twitter.com/FhznoTxJZR

— Tom Playford (@TomPlayford3) June 30, 2024

Verdict: False

The caption on this image is incorrect: the pool in the picture is not thousands of years old, but was built in Victorian times.

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A new report says people living in Malta are the fourth most anxious in the world, with 63% of the population feeling anxious. Malta's timeOne anthropologist suggested that this may be because the country had become “overpopulated” and “consumerist.”

X's post claims that “Roman tidal baths” are proof that there's no need to worry about rising sea levels. The photo appears to be an aerial view of a beach full of small pools surrounded by stones.

“Malta's Roman tidal baths are still at sea level after thousands of years, but climate change is going to kill us all, right?” the post reads.

The post's community notes say the photo was taken in the late 19th century. Atlas ObscuraThe baths in the town of Sliema were built in Victorian times and although the pools are called Roman Baths, the website says they have no connection to the Romans. post A report from the Malta Government Information Agency also indicates that the pool was built in a Victorian area.

From the article: Malta todayAccording to the publication, the pool dates back to the Victorian era. (Related: Was there a swimming pool at Auschwitz?)

Check Your Fact has contacted a Sliema Local Council spokesperson for comment and will update this article if they respond.