Ancient Bone Discovery in Spain Linked to Hannibal's War Elephants

Archaeologists in Spain have unearthed an ancient bone that could be the first concrete evidence of General Hannibal's war elephants, a significant find for understanding ancient military history.

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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.

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Ancient bone may prove legendary war elephant crossing of Alps

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