CroatiaAs droughts expose parts of riverbeds in Central Europe, 'hunger stones', physical records carved into rocks by past generations to mark exceptionally low water levels, are reappearing. These stones, known as 'kamenje gladi' in Croatian, provide historical insights into conditions that could have threatened navigation, agriculture, and survival. The most famous example, located along the Elbe River near Oberposta in Germany, has resurfaced this month, with inscriptions dating back to 1707. Similar stones have been discovered recently in Leverkusen, near the Rhine’s tributary, and in Dolní Žleb, close to the Czech-German border. These stones vary in size, age, location, and inscriptions but often include initials, years, and sometimes water level markers. They served both practical and symbolic purposes, warning future generations of potential risks during dry periods.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of historical artifacts ('hunger stones') related to environmental conditions and does not present any overtly biased perspective or political commentary. It focuses on historical and scientific context rather than contemporary political issues.
