In southwest England lies the city of Swindon. Perhaps an unknown place for most people, but now the area has become a little paradise for British archaeologists.

The cause has been found by five prehistoric mammoths – in excellent condition.

Professor and evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod said the discovery was unique:

– This is one of the most important discoveries in paleontology in England. It’s rare to find complete skeletons of these animals, he says Security.

The remains show the remains of two adults, two juveniles and the tongue of a newborn mammoth.

– What’s also interesting about the find is that several individuals have been found together, both young and adults, which may indicate that they lived in herds, as elephants do today, said paleontologist Aubrey Jane Roberts.

But it’s not just the iconic ice age giants that catch the eye. Other discoveries in the area also create great excitement.

Hunted

Mammoths are an extinct group of herbivores in the elephant family. They have a long trunk and abutment teeth.

The animals, recently discovered in England, are said to have lived in the area around Swindon 220,000 years ago.

And there they should not be alone.

The remains of various stone tools have been found nearby, which are thought to be of the same age. The tools were most likely used by Neanderthals, who hunted the ten-ton beast.

Plus, it must have once housed prehistoric moose and small creatures like dung beetles.

Researchers believe and hope that the site can become a gold mine in terms of archaeological finds. So far, they had only managed to excavate a small part of it.

Glimpse back in time

New find surprising not only experts but also gave them valuable knowledge. Now they know, among other things, what the landscape in southwest England was like more than 200,000 years ago.

– This is a glimpse back in time. It is very important for us to understand how climate change affects the environment, ecosystems and species, Professor Ben Garrod told British newspapers.

It is also known from the past that the country was inhabited by Neanderthals today.

Dropping temperatures must have forced them south, and this was once a fertile, fertile plain that could be exploited by both animals and people.

One of the most frequently asked questions by researchers is, what happened to the five mammoths that died?

Many unanswered questions

One theory is that five ancient animals were hunted and killed by Neanderthals in the area. Another theory is that the animals may have been victims of some kind of flood. They might as well get stuck in the mud, professionals believe.

Archaeologists from DigVentures are leading the excavation. Now they will collect more money to be able to continue important work.

Lisa Westcott Wilkins was one of those who worked on the excavations, and she believes the discoveries they made were extraordinary.

In a press release, he said the following:

– Words go bad. The feeling you get from being in a place like that, which has the potential to change a part of our history and the way we view our closest relatives, is incredible.

He said the site was protected from flooding and fossil hunters. The find will later be exhibited, including in a museum in Bristol.

On December 30 this year, the BBC will broadcast a separate documentary on the mammoth discovery, presented by Sir David himself. Attenborough.