Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard

Overview

Sir David Attenborough embarks on an exciting archaeological journey to explore the largest mammoth find in Britain in nearly two decades. The discovery, made in 2017 by two amateur fossil enthusiasts at a gravel quarry near Swindon, reveals an astonishing collection of Ice Age mammoth bones alongside a Neanderthal-crafted stone hand-axe. Attenborough delves into this significant site, shedding light on the ancient creatures that once roamed the earth and the human ancestors who coexisted with them, offering an insightful glimpse into our planet's prehistoric past.