19 intact bows found at La Marmotta, Lake Bracciano near Rome, dated to 5,635-5,230 BC. Made from local woods—hornbeam, wayfaring tree, alder, dogwood, ash, evergreen oak—preserved by anoxic lake conditions and sediment. 🏹 🏛️
Neolithic bows from submerged settlement at Lake Bracciano, Italy
Site mentioned
📍 Lam Ma (Lake Bracciano)
Key facts
- 19 intact bows recovered from the lake‑bed settlement of Lam Ma (Lake Bracciano) dated 5,635‑5,230 BC
- Bows made from hornbeam, wayfaring tree, alder, dogwood, ash and oak, showing adaptation to local wood availability
- Preservation due to anoxic lake conditions and sediment cover
Sources
futura-sciences.com
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