10,500-Year-Old Wooden Structures Discovered Beneath German Lake

Diving archaeologists in Germany have discovered wooden structures dating back 10,500 years beneath Lake Arendsee, in the northern part of the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

The find includes worked pieces of wood, indicating that the material had been shaped rather than simply deposited in the lake in its natural state.

Described as an unprecedented discovery, the ancient remains offer a potential window into how people used wood in the distant past. Establishing their original purpose could help clarify the significance of the site.

The brief account of the discovery did not specify the structures’ dimensions or explain how their age was determined. Their intended use also remains unclear from the information provided.