A rare 2,400-year-old archaeological find has come to light in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on the banks of the River Main, revealing the impressive construction skills of Iron Age people. The oak beams were discovered by chance in March 2026, during infrastructure works, and were preserved in excellent condition thanks to the moist soil environment.
This story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.
A rare 2,400-year-old archaeological find has come to light in Aschaffenburg, Germany, on the banks of the River Main, revealing the impressive construction skills of Iron Age people. The oak beams were discovered by chance in March 2026, during infrastructure works, and were preserved in excellent condition thanks to the moist soil environment.