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Tischofer Cave
47.5919° N, 12.1967° E
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The Tischofer Cave, located in Austria's Kaisergebirge mountains, is a significant archaeological site offering insights into human and animal habitation during the Paleolithic and Bronze Age periods. Measuring 40 meters in length and 8.5 meters in height at its entrance, the cave served as a natural shelter for cave bears and other predators, as evidenced by skeletal remains. Notably, it is recognized as the oldest uncontested human occupation site in Tyrol, with bone tools made from cave bear bones dating back to approximately 27,000 to 28,000 years ago. The site also functioned as a copper smithy and foundry during the Bronze Age, indicating its industrial use. Today, the Tischofer Cave is accessible via the Kaiser Path, making it a valuable historical and archaeological landmark.
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Cave Bear Occupation
27000 BCE
Upper Paleolithic Human Occupation
27000 BCE - 28000 BCE
Bronze Age Copper Smithy
3300 BCE - 1200 BCE
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