Wood beneath German lake may reveal buildings 3,000 years older than region's first farms
10,500‑year‑old timbers unearthed beneath Lake Arendsee rewrite Germany’s pre‑farming construction timeline
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Archaeologists have uncovered wooden structures dating to about 10,500 years ago beneath Lake Arendsee in Germany. The discovery pushes back evidence of construction in the region by roughly 3,000 years before the arrival of farming communities.
Arkeonews reported the find, and Phys.org highlighted its potential to revise the timeline of settled activity. Future analysis of additional wood fragments and associated artifacts will determine whether the structures represent permanent dwellings or temporary prehistoric shelters.
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A Sinking German Lake Yields Timbers Carved 10,500 Years Ago by Stone Age Hunter-GatherersLa Brújula Verde · 1d ago
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10,500-year-old wooden structures beneath German lake may hint at buildings long before farming arrivedArchaeology News Online Magazine · 1d ago
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How old are the wooden structures discovered beneath Lake Arendsee?
The timbers have been dated to around 10,500 years ago.
What does the find suggest about the timing of construction in the region?
It indicates building activity occurred roughly 3,000 years before the first farms appeared locally.
Which outlets have reported on the discovery?
Arkeonews and Phys.org have both covered the find.
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