Ancient CivilizationsFirst Evidence of Habitable Forests in North Sea’s ‘Lost World’ Posted on March 30, 2026 by Administrator A groundbreaking study has revealed that Doggerland, the landmass that once connected Britain to mainland Europe, was not a barren wasteland during the last ice age but a surprisingly hospitable environment with temperate forests. Using cutting-edge ancient DNA analysis, scientists have found evidence of trees like oak, elm, and hazel growing on this now-submerged landscape over 16,000 years ago, thousands of years earlier than previously thought. This discovery challenges long-held beliefs about the habitability of northern Europe during this period and suggests that Doggerland could have been a crucial refuge for plants, animals, and even early humans.
