A recently discovered elephant bone at an archaeological site in Córdoba, Spain, may be linked to the legendary march of Carthaginian general Hannibal during the Second Punic War, according to a new study. The bone, identified as a wrist bone from an elephant's right forefoot, was found alongside Carthaginian artifacts, including a coin and siege weapon ammunition, suggesting a connection to Hannibal's military campaign. While the exact species of the elephant remains uncertain, researchers believe the find could represent rare direct evidence of war elephants used in ancient battles in Western Europe. The discovery adds a tangible piece to the historical puzzle of Hannibal's famous journey and the use of elephants in warfare during Classical Antiquity.