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 Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura are a collection of six caves located in southern Germany, which served as significant sites for Ice Age human habitation and artistic expression during the Upper Paleolithic period. These caves, situated in the Lone and Ach valleys, are renowned for yielding the oldest known non-stationary artworks and musical instruments, such as carved animal and humanoid figurines, including the famous Lion Man and Venus of Hohle Fels. The site reflects the early development of symbolic communication and cultural practices among early modern humans who migrated into Europe. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017, this site provides invaluable insights into the origins of human art and culture over 40,000 years ago.
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