Riverside discoveries: Giant tooth relics unearthed in Dusseldorf on the Rhine River

Mammoth Tooth Discovered on the Banks of the Rhine

Rustem Wagner, a hobby archaeologist, made a remarkable discovery on the banks of the Rhine in 2021 - a mammoth tooth. The molar, estimated to be between 15,000 and 125,000 years old, was discovered directly opposite the Düsseldorf TV tower.

At first, Wagner was unsure of what he had found. However, after careful examination, he identified the tooth as belonging to a mammoth. The state of preservation of the tooth is unusually good, with typical grooves on the surface.

The "Rheinische Post" was the first to report on the discovery. Wagner, who has been searching for old treasures on the banks of the Rhine for years, reported the find in accordance with the rules.

The mammoth tooth, approximately 30 centimeters long, was continuously underwater, shielded from the air. This has helped to preserve the tooth in remarkable condition. It is currently being prepared at the Ruhr Museum in Essen to halt decay.

In the same year, another mammoth tooth was found during an excavation in Gelsenkirchen. The exact finder in Gelsenkirchen is not mentioned.

Wagner, who has discovered coins, watches, and unexploded bombs on the Rhine in the past, considers the mammoth tooth as part of the cultural heritage of the Rhineland. He stated that the search is his passion.

In addition to his discoveries from the Roman and Celtic periods, Wagner's latest find is sure to add to the growing body of knowledge about the prehistoric inhabitants of the region. The mammoth tooth, found by Wagner, is a testament to the rich history that lies beneath the surface of the Rhine.