Mammoth tusk in Lauda-Königshofen: sensational find on the Suedlink construction site!

Mammoth tusk in Lauda-Königshofen: sensational find on the Suedlink construction site!

In Lauda-Königshofen, directly on the SuedLink route, a sensational discovery from the Ice Age was made: a mammoth tusk that is over 12,000 years old. It measures an impressive 1.20 meters, making it the oldest archaeological find on a SuedLink construction site in Germany. The discovery not only caused great excitement among paleontologists, but also increased interest from the public and those interested in German, such as the Stuttgart News report.

Work on the construction site, which is supposed to transport promising wind power from the North Sea to southern Germany, was interrupted at the end of May by the discovery. A team of archaeologists worked with special tools to uncover the tusk, but it has not yet been completely recovered from the earth. In addition to the mammoth tooth, the researchers also discovered cooking places and storage pits from the Stone Age, which further underlines the importance of the excavation site, according to Tagesschau.

Robbery excavations and security precautions

To ensure that the valuable find does not fall into the wrong hands, a security company guards the excavation site around the clock. However, there have been a few incidents recently. A man tried to go treasure hunting with a spade and could only be caught by security. Covert drones are circling over the area, which those responsible have reported as undesirable. After all, you don't want to leave anything to chance when it comes to such historical treasures, as SWR Aktuell reports.

The excavation and scientific study of the tusk is of great importance as it not only sheds light on the past, but also plans a possible exhibition that could present further exciting archaeological discoveries.

The SuedLink project and archaeology

Despite the valuable finds, the construction planning for the SuedLink project is not at risk; The earthworks should be completed by the end of the year. This mammoth project includes an underground cable route of around 700 kilometers that will supply electricity to around ten million households. The total costs amount to around ten billion euros, and commissioning is scheduled for 2028. The project was originally supposed to be completed in 2022 to phase out nuclear power, but was rescheduled due to protests, as the Tagesschau notes.

The commitment to preserving these archaeological treasures shows the importance of preserving our history while building for the future. A mammoth tooth that has survived thousands of years could not only pique the curiosity of scientists, but also raise awareness of our shared past.