Submerged 6,000-Year-Old Bridge in Mallorca Reveals Early Human Settlement

New research dates the stone structure, challenging previous timelines and highlighting advanced early human activity.

The bridge was discovered in Genovesa Cave on Mallorca, the sixth largest island in the Mediterranean.
Previous estimates suggested human presence on the island around 4,400 years ago.
Mineral deposits and a distinctive color band helped date the bridge to nearly 6,000 years ago.
Findings suggest humans settled the western Mediterranean much earlier than previously believed.
The study emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in uncovering historical truths.