8,500-Year-Old Sunken Village Unearthed: A Silent Warning from Climate Change

2025-09-02
8,500-Year-Old Sunken Village Unearthed: A Silent Warning from Climate Change

Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered an 8,500-year-old Stone Age settlement submerged 8 meters below the surface of Aarhus Bay. The discovery, part of a EU-funded project exploring sunken Northern European landscapes, has yielded well-preserved artifacts including animal bones, stone tools, and arrowheads thanks to the oxygen-free environment. The research offers insights into how Stone Age societies adapted to rising sea levels and serves as a valuable historical parallel to today's climate change challenges.