In the 1940s, two bows were found there, dated to about 8,000 BP. The Holmegaard bows are made of elm and have flat arms and a D-shaped midsection.
During the 1940s, two bows were found in that location, estimated to be around 8,000 years old. These Holmegaard bows are made of elm wood with flat arms and a distinctive D-shaped middle section.