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Ancient Fur Production Practices Unearthed in Alsleben
Recent archaeological work in Alsleben has uncovered a 7,000-year-old pit containing beaver remains, shedding light on Neolithic fur production methods.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 8 days ago
During the construction of the SuedOstLink high-voltage line, archaeological investigations revealed a significant find in Alsleben.
The discovery of a pit with beaver remains suggests that fur production activities were taking place in this area approximately 7,000 years ago.
This excavation was conducted by the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology (LDA) Saxony, highlighting the importance of archaeological oversight in construction projects.