The Cave of Los Murciélagos in Albuñol, Granada has produced Europe’s oldest known bowstrings, dating back to 5300-4900 BCE. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about Neolithic technological capabilities and raises questions about the role of weaponry in early agricultural societies. A research team from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) recovered two bowstrings made from interwoven animal tendons, alongside arrows with preserved feathers. The artifacts remained intact due to natural desiccation within the cave environment. “The identification of these bowstrings marks a crucial step in the study of Neolithic weaponry. Not only were we able to confirm the use of … Continue reading 7,000-Year-Old Bowstrings Unearthed in Spain