In an exciting revelation, excavations in Germany’s Tollense Valley have uncovered what is now recognized as Europe’s oldest known battlefield, stretching back an astonishing 3,250 years.
This remarkable journey began in 1996 when the discovery of a bone protruding from the riverbank sparked a series of archaeological digs that would unearth a staggering 12,500 bones alongside 300 metal artifacts.
These finds include flint and bronze arrowheads, swords, and clubs—all remnants of a fierce battle that unfolded around 1250 BC.
What’s even more intriguing is that many of these weapons were found still lodged in the skeletons of the courageous warriors who fought bravely on this ancient battlefield.
Each discovery paints a vivid picture of the scale and savagery that characterized warfare in northern Europe long ago.
