11. This Horn is From the One of Last Aurochs Bull
Aurochs were a kind of bull that lived in Europe until about 1627 when the last one is known to have died. People used their horns to make drinking vessels, and the drinking vessels reveal the genetic make-up of these now-extinct beasts. They had much in common with today’s cattle. The drinking vessel shown in this picture was made in 1620 and came from one of the last aurochs. The intricate artwork shows that people may have used it for ceremonial and religious purposes. Get ready for the top ten archeological discoveries within the past few years!
