In the center of the city of Nizhny Novgorod, archaeologists discovered an ancient mammoth tooth. This was reported by the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Gleb Nikitin, on his Telegram channel, writes Peopletalk.
According to reports, the tooth belonged to a young woolly mammoth and was found in the historical part of the city — in the Pochaev Ravine, about two meters below the modern surface. The excavation site is located near Rozhdestvenskaya Street.
Governor Nikitin emphasized that mammoth remains had been discovered in this area before. In particular, in the 1930s, a mammoth skull and two upper molar teeth were excavated near the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin.
“Mammoths used to inhabit the Middle Volga region. However, around 11,000 years ago, they began to die out due to a sharp change in climate,” said Gleb Nikitin.
Mammoths are among the largest extinct animals in history. Their remains are found in various regions. During the Ice Age, they were widely distributed across Eurasia and North America. According to scientific data, mammoths were adapted to cold climates — their thick brown fur and massive bodies allowed them to survive harsh conditions.
The tooth found in Nizhny Novgorod is considered an important source for studying the historical natural environment of the region. Such archaeological discoveries serve as valuable sources of information not only for Russia, but also for scientists around the world.
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