Oldest Neolithic Bow Unearthed in Spain

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Oldest Neolithic Bow Unearthed in Spain

Spanish archaeologists have unearthed the most ancient Neolithic bow found to date in Europe at the lake site of La Draga.



The bow discovered at the Neolithic site of La Draga in Spain

Archaeological research carried out at the Neolithic site of La Draga, near the lake of Banyoles, has yielded the discovery of an item which is unique in the western Mediterranean and Europe.

The item is a bow which appeared in a context dating from the period between 5400-5200 BC, corresponding to the earliest period of settlement. It is a unique item given that it is the first bow to be found in tact at the site.

Oldest Neolithic Bow Unearthed in Spain | Archaeology | Sci-News.com

[Ghost Knight]

At first I thought it said "bowl." Cool story though.