Ancient Stone Age Settlement Discovered Beneath Danish Seas

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Ancient Stone Age Settlement Discovered Beneath Danish Seas
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Archaeologists have discovered a 8,500-year-old Stone Age coastal settlement off Denmark's coast, submerged due to rising sea levels after the last ice age. The site, part of a European Union-funded project, offers insights into ancient coastal life and how early societies adapted to changing landscapes, with well-preserved artifacts like tools and animal bones found underwater. This research helps understand past climate impacts and sea level changes, relevant to current climate change concerns.

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