Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Salzofen cave, located in Styria, Austria, is a significant archaeological site at an elevation of around 2,000 meters. The site is renowned for its prehistoric occupation, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Middle Paleolithic period. Notable finds include stone and bone tools, fireplaces, and charcoal deposits, suggesting the cave was a high-altitude refuge for early humans. The presence of faunal remains, primarily from cave bears, points to an interglacial habitation. The cave's findings provide valuable insights into the lifestyle and environmental adaptations of Paleolithic humans in Europe. Additionally, the site represents one of the most elevated known occupation sites of its time, marking its importance in understanding human prehistory.
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
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