Archaeologists in southern Spain have discovered an elephant bone fragment that could provide the first concrete evidence of Hannibal's war elephants traversing Europe in ancient times.
Archaeologists in southern Spain have made a significant discovery by uncovering a fragment of an elephant's bone, which could potentially be the first tangible evidence that war elephants, used by the Carthaginian general Hannibal, journeyed through Europe during ancient times. This finding highlights the historical significance of Hannibal's tactics during the Second Punic War, where he is famously known for leading his troops, including elephants, across the Alps into Italy. The fragment was found at a site known as Colina de los Quemados, and it offers new insights into the movement and use of elephants in warfare.
