Hundreds of rare bipyramidal ingots have been discovered in the Sava River in Tolisa, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dating from the 2nd or 1st century B.C., this find is the richest source of such ingots in Europe. The iron cargo may have sunk due to a river accident or conflict, remaining buried for centuries. Archaeologists are using advanced mapping techniques and studying the artifacts' chemical composition to trace ancient trade routes. This discovery emphasizes the Sava River's significance in ancient trade and highlights Bosanska Posavina's importance in prehistoric economic history.
An unprecedented grouping of rare bipyramidal ingots has been discovered in the Sava River in Tolisa, northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina, dating to between the La Tene culture and the Roman era.
The large number found in the Sava exceeds the total number of all such ingots known in Europe, with the site being the richest source of them in history.
The researchers believe the iron cargo may have sunk as a result of a river accident or conflict, stored in the sediment for centuries.
The discovery not only reveals the role of the Sava River in ancient trade but also elevates Bosanska Posavina to a key location in prehistoric economic history.
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