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Scientists say the first battle on European territory took place in Germany 3,300 years ago
2024-10-07
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Regnum] The first large-scale battle on the territory of modern Europe took place approximately 3,200–3,300 years ago near the banks of the Tollense River in Germany. This was reported on October 6 by RIA Novosti, citing the findings of archaeologists and historians
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. Let’s just say that that the oldest large battle we now know about was then, and there could have been battles much older.
According to scientists, about 4,000 people took part in the battle, of which about a quarter died. However, researchers do not have exact data on which tribes the participants in the battle belonged to. A paleogenetic analysis of the remains of 14 people revealed a common Central and Northern European origin.

However, scientists have been able to establish that some examples of arrowheads have a characteristic shape, a “diamond” base and teeth – exactly the same ones found in more southern regions, Bavaria or Moravia (the territory of modern-day Czech Republic).

"It could have been a military commander or a charismatic leader with his retinue, who provided mercenary services. Or maybe a detachment of a kingdom. Or a coalition of tribes," says archaeologist, doctoral student at the University of Berlin and lead author of the study Leif Inselmann.

Posted by:badanov

#10  Why is it that modern humans, sentient for a million years only have about 12,000 years of written history if that?

Heinrich events possibly
Bad news for europe and north america, we are in one now
The Carrington event is ongoig
Posted by: Anon1   2024-10-07 18:32  

#9  Exactly roght Badanov. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence
Posted by: Anon1   2024-10-07 18:29  

#8  Mankind is the ultimate Apex predator on Earth, in times past Western Civilization has led the way, only recently tamed by the thin veneer of "civilization" (in America the Scots-Irish veneer is virtually transparent at times). But in the last two decades, almost half our citizens have embraced prey mindsets, herd instincts and ignorance of history and their inheritance. Trump et al represents a hopeful sign, but there is a lot of stupid amidst the left's current and future cat-ladies!
Posted by: NoMoreBS   2024-10-07 15:43  

#7  ...early recycling efforts?
Posted by: Procopius2k   2024-10-07 15:19  

#6  What about all these gnawed Neanderthaler bones they found?
Posted by: Grom the Reflective   2024-10-07 13:55  

#5  See also the the Massacre of Kilianstädten 7000 years BP.
Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660   2024-10-07 13:42  

#4  /\ Man is tribal, territorial, and hierarchical in nature. Always has been, always will. Organize and conduct yourselves accordingly.

I've seen no evidence to refute the above theory.
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-10-07 07:38  

#3  Another progressive fairy tale that man was generally peaceful in prehistoric times bites the dust. Man is tribal, territorial, and hierarchical in nature. Always has been, always will. Organize and conduct yourselves accordingly.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2024-10-07 07:34  

#2  Vlads successor might disagree with you, Besoeker.
Posted by: Grom the Reflective   2024-10-07 04:13  

#1  Nothing much has changed. History might argue, wise to to avoid the area entirely.
Posted by: Besoeker   2024-10-07 01:15  

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