5,500-Year-Old Axe Found Intact! Stunning Stone Age Discovery in Danish Seabed.

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:55:54 +0000

Uncover the secrets of Stone Age Denmark in this groundbreaking archaeological expedition on Lolland Island. Watch as experts from the Museum Lolland-Falster reveal astonishing finds dating back to 5,500 years ago, rescued just before the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link construction began.

Highlights include:
• A remarkably preserved Stone Age axe with its wooden handle intact, offering unprecedented insights into Neolithic craftsmanship
• The first-ever human footprints discovered at a Danish Stone Age site, left by two individuals repairing fishing nets
• Extensive fish weirs and capture systems, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient coastal communities
• Ritual deposits including animal skulls arranged in mysterious patterns and deliberately placed artifacts

Learn how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of:
- The transition from hunting to farming societies
- Ancient fishing techniques and coastal adaptations
- Neolithic religious and ritual practices
- How early Lolland inhabitants coped with rising sea levels and environmental changes

Featuring interviews with lead archaeologist Søren Anker Sørensen and project manager Lars Ewald Jensen, this video offers an in-depth look at the excavation process and the significance of these finds for Danish and European prehistory.

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For more information on the Museum Lolland-Falster's ongoing research.