Vast Roman Horse Cemetery Belonging to Cavalry Unit Discovered in Germany
Over 100 horse skeletons dating back to the 2nd century AD have been unearthed in an ancient Roman cemetery in southern Germany, shedding light on the role of animals in ancient military life. One burial, in particular, stands out to archaeologists. Ahead of a planned construction project, archaeologists began excavating an area in Stuttgart in
German Archaeologists Discover a Rare Monolithic Menhir
In the Warmholzberg area near Halberstadt, in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, archaeological excavations have uncovered a monolithic menhir dating back to the Middle Bronze Age. Initially thought to be remnants from the medieval period, the examination of underground ditches actually pointed to a burial site belonging to the Baalberg culture from the 4th millennium