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Spain's vulture nests hold centuries of historic treasures

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Norman Striegel
September 10, 2026

Researchers investigating abandoned bearded vulture nests in Spain have uncovered an unexpected archaeological treasure trove.

In the cliffs of Nerpio in Spain, biologists, archaeologists and climbers found centuries-old objects including sandals, a sheepskin mask, an arrow and woven artifacts preserved inside nests used by generations of birds. Some finds date back 700 years, offering rare insights into the culture and daily life of people who once lived in the region. The discoveries are opening a new field of research linking wildlife and archaeology.

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