Medieval bridges emerging from Hungary’s Tisza River at risk

Medieval bridges emerging from Hungary’s Tisza River at risk

Unusually low water levels on Hungary’s Tisza River have exposed centuries-old wooden bridge remains near the city of Szolnok far earlier than expected, raising concerns among archaeologists that the historic structures could begin to deteriorate beyond repair. The darkened oak piles, some dating back nearly 500 years, have become visible in mid-May — a phenomenon that until recently was normally associated with the drought-stricken weeks of lat…