"The excavation uncovered numerous remains from the Neolithic-era occupation, including postholes, burials, and storage pits, with a small pit packed with animal bones, including beavers identifiable by their distinctive orange teeth."
"The bones were radiocarbon dated to between 4935 and 4787 B.C., coinciding with the occupation of the Stroke-Ornamented Ware Culture in Central Europe, highlighting the historical significance of the find."
"The absence of cut marks on the bones and the lack of anatomical coherence suggest that the beavers were not consumed but rather hunted for their fur, indicating specific hunting practices of the time."
A bone pit dating back 7,000 years was found near Alsleben, Germany, containing remains of at least 12 beavers. Discovered by archaeologists from the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology, the pit was linked to Neolithic settlements. The bones were well preserved and showed no signs of butchering, suggesting the beavers were hunted for their fur rather than for food. Radiocarbon dating placed the remains between 4935 and 4787 B.C., during the Stroke-Ornamented Ware Culture period, indicating a significant aspect of Neolithic life in the region.
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