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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The Goyet Caves in Belgium are a significant archaeological site with a rich history of habitation by both Neanderthals and early modern humans. Spanning from the Middle Paleolithic to the Iron Age, the site offers a profound glimpse into prehistoric life with a wealth of artifacts, including thousands of bones, stone tools, and evidence of ritualistic practices such as cannibalism among Neanderthals. The caves have yielded the largest collection of Neanderthal fossils in Northern Europe, and DNA analysis has provided insights into the interactions and migrations of early human populations. Artifacts from various cultural phases, including the Magdalenian and Gravettian, highlight the site's continuous occupation and its role in understanding human evolution and migration patterns.
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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