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A Bronze Age Conflict: Insights from Europe’s Oldest Known Battlefield

Archaeologists uncover the scale and origins of a 3,250-year-old battle at Tollense Valley

Sep 24, 2024
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Recent archaeological research1 in northeast Germany has revealed new insights into Europe’s oldest known battlefield, the Tollense Valley, dating back 3,250 years. Using detailed analysis of arrowheads and human remains, researchers are reconstructing the story of this violent confrontation. Findings suggest that this ancient battle marked the beginning…

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