Deutsche Welle (German public media) report.
Recent droughts in Europe once again made visible the "Hunger Stones" in some Czech and German rivers. These stones were used to mark desperately low river levels that would forecast famines. This one, in Elbe river, is from 1616 and says: "If you see me, cry"#archaeohistories pic.twitter.com/rkPDVw7uPx
— ArchaeoHistories (@histories_arch) August 14, 2022
The River Rhine in Germany is usually about 3m deep. It’s currently at ~80cm and 40cm in some parts. One of Europes most important trade routes is under serious threat of closure. pic.twitter.com/vpQxsAqOcz
— Peter Dynes (@PGDynes) August 14, 2022
Never knew that things like hunger stones exist. So you can learn something new every day. Never a dull moment readig the posts on this blog. Keep the good work going.
Frightening.