Spectacular mammoth discovery in Lake Salzgitter: divers find tusk!

Spectacular mammoth discovery in Lake Salzgitter: divers find tusk!

A remarkable archaeological discovery was made in Lake Salzgitter, which caused great joy among the Sepia Salzgitter diving community. The divers Jürgen Wiegleb and Jürgen Woelke discovered an almost 80 centimeter long tusk of a woolly mammoth there. This is not only exciting, but also historically significant, as the animal probably lived during the last Ice Age around 110,000 to 10,000 years ago. The find was officially announced by the city of Salzgitter on September 16th and has aroused great interest among both researchers and the public. [News38 reports](https://www.news38.de/salzgitter/article300608343/salzgitter-sepia- Taucher-salzgittersee-zahn-augen-traut-fund.html) about the enthusiasm of the finders and the historical value of this tooth.

The two divers didn't just discover the mammoth tool out of curiosity. It also shows the potential of Lake Salzgitter, which may hold many more secrets. However, Wiegleb expressed concern that similar discoveries may not be made again so quickly. After all, it is a relic that comes from a time surrounded by many questions.

Art and science in the museum

After the exciting discovery, the tusk was transferred to the Salder Castle Municipal Museum, where it is now being treated under the supervision of museum director Arne Homann. The tooth is currently stored in a tub of water to prevent it from drying out. Conservation will take one to two years before the piece is made available to the public in a permanent exhibition. Homann's team is led by Dr. Ralf Kosma from the State Natural History Museum Braunschweig supported the project, both of whom contributed to the scientific care of the valuable find.

The finders themselves emphasize the need to deposit such important finds in museums. This not only helps preserve history, but also allows future generations to learn more about the lives of animals in the last Ice Age. Finds like this can provide valuable insights into natural history and the ecosystem of the time.

A window to the Ice Age

The discovery of the mammoth tusk is preceded by a story that continues to fascinate researchers and historians. Discoveries of a comparable kind are extremely rare and usually younger, often no older than 20,000 to 14,000 years, as the mammoth finds from Switzerland show. This find is therefore a valuable contribution to science and historical research, which once again fuels the recent debate about the age of mammoth remains.

With their find, the divers have not only unearthed a historical treasure, but are also part of a tradition that has been concerned with the fascinating creatures of the past for centuries. The processing and presentation of the tusk is eagerly awaited by many and could open up new perspectives on the life of mammoths in the last Ice Age. While the final icing on the cake of conservation still lies in the future, Lake Salzgitter is already being celebrated as a place for historical exploration. The city of Salzgitter and many supporters see this find as a valuable piece of cultural heritage that will continue to have an impact on our shared stories for a long time.