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Ancient Artifacts Discovered in Vulture Nests in Spain
10/12/2025
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- Archaeologists in southern Spain have found artifacts embedded in bearded vulture nests.
- The items include a 750-year-old espadrille, leather straps, and crossbow bolts.
- The discoveries were published in Ecology, and researchers say the vultures have been extinct in the region for over 70 years.
- Stable cave conditions preserved the items, and the nests are described as authentic natural museums of wildlife and human history.
