The abandoned nests of the bearded vulture in Spain contain a treasure trove of ancient artefacts according to a new study.

For centuries, the vultures had been picking up the lost, discarded, and forgotten remnants of human activity from the mountain slopes and carrying them home. These items were likely used to soften ...

Archaeologists examining the nests of bearded vultures recovered an ‘extraordinary’ stash of medieval artefacts ...

Archaeologists find an intact medieval sandal in bearded vulture nests in Spain, preserved for seven centuries on a cliff.

A crossbow bolt and its wooden lance were among over 200 cultural artifacts ... other items found within the nests included a painted piece of medieval leather that resembles a mask, remnants of a ...

Between 2008 and 2014, scientists rappelled down cliffs to reach a dozen bearded vulture nests and begin analyzing what was ...

But roughly 9% of the remains were human-made, including a crossbow bolt, 72 pieces of leather ... The same nest that produced the medieval espadrille also contained a fragment of sheep leather ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most bird nests are temporary homes, but not for the bearded vulture ...

When you go investigating for one discovery and much more is found, it really can feel like valuable treasure.