Earth Sciences

Submerged bridge constructed at least 5600 years ago indicates early human arrival in Mallorca, Spain

B. P. Onac, V. J. Polyak, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Bogdan P. Onac and colleagues reveals a submerged bridge in Genovesa Cave, challenging previous estimates on early human arrival in Mallorca. U-series data suggests construction occurred between ~6000 and ~5600 years ago, much earlier than thought. Dive into the details of this fascinating discovery!

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Abstract

This paper challenges the current understanding of early human arrival in Mallorca, Spain, by presenting evidence of a submerged bridge in Genovesa Cave. U-series data from phreatic overgrowth on speleothems, combined with the bridge's distinctive coloration band, indicates construction between ~6000 and ~5600 years ago, significantly predating previous estimates.

Publisher

Communications Earth & Environment

Published On

Aug 30, 2024

Authors

Bogdan P. Onac, Victor J. Polyak, Jerry X. Mitrovica, Joaquín Ginés, Francesc Gràcia, Joan J. Fornós, Angel Ginés, Yemane Asmerom