Single bone in Spain offers first direct evidence of Hannibal's war elephants
Archelaos Friday, February 06, 2026
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The article discusses the discovery of a 2,000-year-old elephant bone in Italy, which provides evidence that Hannibal's army used war elephants during his famous military campaign across the Alps. The bone offers insights into the logistics and challenges faced by Hannibal's forces in transporting these large animals during their historic journey.
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