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Ancient Battle in Germany Reveals Insights into Bronze Age Warfare
TLDR An archaeological site in the Tolensa Valley in northern Germany has uncovered evidence of a violent battle that took place around 3300 years ago during the late European Bronze Age. The remains of at least 140 warriors show signs of extensive trauma, providing valuable insights into the nature of warfare during this time period.
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A band of men fights for survival against archers and warriors, resulting in a frenzied battle that leaves hundreds dead and bodies hidden in the river for over 3,200 years.
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The Tolensa Valley in northern Germany has revealed an extraordinary archaeological site dating back to the Bronze Age, where thousands of warriors fought and died, providing valuable insights into this ancient battle and the late European Bronze Age.
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An extensive archaeological investigation in the Tolensa Valley in northern Germany has revealed evidence of a single violent battle that took place around 3300 years ago, with at least 140 sets of human remains showing signs of extensive trauma associated with various types of weaponry.
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An extensive causeway constructed in the Tolensa Valley during the Bronze Age served as a persistent river crossing and likely connected a water route leading north to the Baltic with a land route connecting the estuary of the river Oder with the Mecklenburg Lake District.
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The Tolensa Valley served as a significant trade and communication route during the Bronze Age, and the battle that took place there involved at least 1,000 and possibly as many as 2,000 fighters, indicating the existence of large-scale armies and high-level leadership in the late Bronze Age.
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The artifacts and stable isotope analysis suggest that the participants in the battle came from both the local Tolensa Valley region and a more southerly area, possibly between Bavaria and southern Poland.
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The battle likely began at the causeway in the Tolensa Valley, where one side attempted to cross and was met with resistance, resulting in the exchange of arrows and the battle's first casualties.
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The battle continued as both sides attempted to cross the river at different sites, with the heaviest fighting and highest concentration of remains found at Veltsen 20, where at least 83 people were killed in close-quarters combat.
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The remains found at the Tollense Valley battlefield suggest that the warriors were primarily young men between the ages of 16 and 40, with evidence of healed injuries indicating that they were experienced fighters who regularly engaged in combat.
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The presence of weapons, horses, and fine jewelry at the Tollense Valley battlefield suggests a hierarchical society with specialized roles, and the injuries sustained by the warriors reveal a horrifying story of violence and pain, ultimately demonstrating that acts of violence do not guarantee immortality or everlasting memory.
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