Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
Summary
Researchers discovered a hidden prehistoric cave and hippo bones under Pembroke Castle in Wales. The site, containing bones of extinct animals and early humans, could greatly improve understanding of ancient life in Britain.Key Facts
- The cave is beneath Pembroke Castle, an 11th-century fortress and birthplace of Henry VII.
- The site contains bones of extinct animals, including a hippopotamus from about 120,000 years ago.
- Evidence shows early Homo sapiens lived there between 45,000 and 35,000 years ago.
- There may be even older human presence, possibly Neanderthals, at the cave.
- Other animal fossils found include mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer, and wild horse.
- Stone tools have been discovered, indicating multiple periods of human activity.
- A five-year project led by the University of Aberdeen will perform a major excavation starting in May.
- The site offers a chance to learn about past climate, extinct species, and ancient human life using modern scientific methods.
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