A seemingly routine renovation in Gobelsburg, Austria, has led to a remarkable paleontological and anthropological find.
Winemaker Andreas Pernerstorfer stumbled upon huge bones in March while upgrading his wine cellar.
The researchers are now documenting the site with 3D mapping technology,accordingto the History Blog.
An ÖAI archaeologist at work in the wine cellar.Photo: ÖAW-ÖAI/H. Parow-Souchon
The discovery raises many questions about Upper Paleolithic hunting practices.
Remarkably, bones from at least three different mammoths have been found at the site.
Hopefully, Pernerstorfer can avoid finding more big bones, finish his renovations, and enjoy some nice wine.
ÖAW archaeologist Hannah Parow-Souchon (right) explains the bone location to a local councillor (center) and cellar owner Andreas Pernestorfer (left).Photo: ÖAW-ÖAI/Th. Einwogerer
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The team at work in the cellar.Photo: ÖAW-ÖAI/H. Parow-Souchon
