“Piece of history” unveiled in Cardiff museum
A 3D replica of a woolly mammoth went on display on March 22 Photo cred: National Museum Cardiff
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National Museum Cardiff unveiled a life-sized 3D printed woolly mammoth
Replica based on Britain's most complete mammoth skeleton, found in 1986
Visitors can help name it later on this year
Visitors to National Museum Cardiff will now be greeted by a new resident from the Ice Age.
A three-metre tall and five metre long woolly mammoth has been constructed in the museum’s main hall.
It is a 3D printed replica of the most complete woolly mammoth skeleton found in Britain by a dog walker in Shropshire in 1986.
Those bones were between 14,000 and 14,500 years old making it the last recorded mammoths in Britain and some of the last recorded in Europe.
Mared Maggs, Head of National Museum Cardiff site said: “We are thrilled to announce the arrival of this extraordinary creature to the Main Hall of National Museum Cardiff, a display that promises to breathe new life into this iconic space.
“Our new arrival will elevate the experience for both new and returning visitors and I’m overjoyed to finally reach the moment where we can unveil this incredible piece of history. We can’t wait to welcome everyone and share the captivating story behind this prehistoric giant.”
It is the most complete woolly mammoth skeleton found in Britain, only missing the skull and the tail.
Amgueddfa Cymru (Museum Wales) will be asking for visitors’ help to name the mammoth later on this year.
