Mammutzahn in Lauda Königshofen: Sensational find from the ice age!

Mammutzahn in Lauda Königshofen: Sensational find from the ice age!

In the construction work for the large project "Suedlink" in Lauda-Königshofen (Main-Tauber-Kreis), a remarkable archaeological find was made: a mammoth torch with a length of 1.20 meters, which is at least 12,000 years old. This find represents the oldest on a "Suedlink" construction site in Germany. The discovery was made by an archaeologist team that works with special tools on the exposure of the tooth, but this is not yet completely excavated. In addition, other bones and possibly parts of the mammoth head were discovered in the area.

To protect the significant find, it is guarded by a security company to prevent predatory excavations. After the complete excavation, the tooth should be packed and examined by experts. The Mammutzahn is the second major archaeological find on this construction site; In March, a Neolithic settlement was discovered in Grünsfeld-Hausen, which is up to 7,500 years old. Despite these significant finds, no major construction delays for the "Suedlink" project are to be expected.

The "Suedlink" project in detail

The "Suedlink" project comprises a 700 kilometer-long electricity route, which is to lead wind power from the North Sea to southern Germany, with a total investment of around ten billion euros. The aim is to supply ten million households with green electricity, with the end point of the route in Lingarten (Heilbronn district). Completion was originally planned until the end of 2022, but due to protests in Bavaria, an underground laying of the route, which is associated with technical challenges, was decided, especially when crossing the Elbe and in the area of ​​the Bad Friedrichshall salt mine. The commissioning of the "Suedlink" current route is planned for 2028.

Another remarkable find of mammoth bones and stone devices in Langmannersdorf, Lower Austria, offers insights into the way of life during the ice age. These finds come from a time about 25,000 years ago, shortly before the climax of the last ice age. In this area, two large find zones with densely packed mammoth bones were discovered, which provide information on the disassembly of at least two mammoths. In addition, stone devices were found that may have been used to process ivory. These excavations are part of the European research project Mamba, which examines the hunting of mammoths by humans and climatic changes during this time.

Together, these finds not only show the importance of archaeological research, but also how it can help us better understand the prehistoric living conditions and the interactions between humans and animals. The Mammutzahn in Lauda Königshofen and the discoveries in Langmannersdorf are significant steps in the endeavor to research this fascinating era of our history.

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