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Discover a submerged ancient bridge in Mallorca’s Genovesa Cave, revealing early human settlement in the western Mediterranean.
Breaking Myths
New research challenges the belief that Mallorca was among the last to be colonized, showing it was settled 6,000 years ago!
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A Dive into History
Geologists used underwater exploration & dating techniques to uncover the bridge’s secrets and narrow the settlement timeline gap.
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Timely Insights
The submerged bridge, dating back 6,000 years, aligns Mallorca’s settlement with key environmental changes, like the extinction of Myotragus balearicus.
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Cave Chronicles
Genovesa Cave’s submerged passages hold vital clues about past sea levels & early human activities, thanks to calcite formations and artifacts.
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Teamwork Triumphs
An interdisciplinary team combined geology, archaeology, & environmental science to solve the mystery of ancient human migration.
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Climate’s Impact
Rising sea levels aren’t just changing coastlines—they’re altering our view of history. This discovery highlights the need to protect submerged sites.
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Future Explorations
Ongoing research will explore how climate change affects ancient sites and delve into cave systems to learn more about early human history.
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