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Mammoth tusk discovered: treasure hunters in Lauda's sights!
A 12,000-year-old mammoth tusk was discovered in the Main-Tauber district. Security measures and archaeological finds characterize the Suedlink construction site.
Mammoth tusk discovered: treasure hunters in Lauda's sights!
A spectacular archaeological find was recently made during construction work for the large-scale “SuedLink” project in Lauda-Königshofen, a town in the Main-Tauber district: a 12,000-year-old mammoth tusk. The tusk measures 1.20 meters and is one of the few Ice Age finds of this type in the north of Baden-Württemberg. Archaeologist René Wollenweber from the Baden-Württemberg State Office for Monument Preservation (LAD) describes the find as extremely important, which will be subjected to laboratory tests to confirm its exact age. Experts estimate that the tusk dates back to the last ice age and could provide a lot of information about the life of these impressive animals. This is also done by Tagesschau and Tagesspiegel confirmed.
The effort to protect the fundum is particularly noticeable. The excavation site is guarded around the clock by security forces as there have already been several uninvited treasure hunter attempts. An incident that caused a stir in the region occurred when a man fled from security with a spade. There were also anonymous drone flights over the excavation area, although it is assumed that they were controlled from the nearby forest. The security risk should not be underestimated, which underlines the importance and value of the find. However, despite these incidents, work on the construction site is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with no major construction delays expected for the SuedLink project.
The SuedLink project
The SuedLink project aims to transport wind power from the North Sea to southern Germany and includes an approximately 700 kilometer long route that runs through six federal states: Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, Hesse, Thuringia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The total investment for this major project amounts to around ten billion euros. It is expected that once completed, electricity will be able to be provided to ten million households. The work was originally scheduled to be completed at the end of 2022, but construction on all sections is now expected to begin in 2025.
Other archaeological finds
In addition to the mammoth tusk, remains from the Stone Age were also discovered during the excavations, including cooking places and storage pits. This suggests that the region was inhabited tens of thousands of years ago. There are efforts to present the archaeological finds in an exhibition that could also include other discoveries, such as burials from the Neolithic. This call is supported by many archaeologists and interested citizens who recognize the value of these historic discoveries for the region.
The exciting finds at the site and ongoing archeology projects in the region shed new light on early life and the development of human civilization in northern Baden-Württemberg. The connection between modern infrastructure and our ancient roots shows the importance of preserving our history while forging new paths for the future.