Overview

• Hobby archaeologists uncovered a 4,500-year-old flint blade fragment during construction in Altenberge
• LWL specialists identified an earlier Mesolithic waste flake from arrowhead production dated between 9650–4900 BCE on the same site
• Such Mesolithic discoveries are particularly uncommon in the Münsterland core region, highlighting the find’s significance
• The Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe is actively monitoring ongoing building work despite disturbed soil that limits comprehensive excavation
• Experts expect additional individual finds to shed light on Stone Age toolmaking techniques, offering new perspectives on ancient community lifestyles