Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps
Summary
Archaeologists found an elephant foot bone in southern Spain, which might be proof that Hannibal, a Carthaginian General, used war elephants in ancient Europe. This discovery could support the idea that Hannibal's elephants crossed the Alps during the Second Punic War.Key Facts
- Archaeologists found an elephant bone at a dig site near Cordoba, Spain.
- The bone may provide evidence that Hannibal used elephants in war against Rome.
- Hannibal was a famous military leader from Carthage, which is now in Tunisia.
- Hannibal is believed to have crossed the Alps with 37 elephants in 218 BCE.
- The bone was found beneath a collapsed wall at the site called Colina de los Quemados.
- The team estimated the bone's age to be from the Second Punic War using carbon dating.
- Other items like artillery, coins, and ceramics were found, suggesting a battle took place there.
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