caves and ice age art
states: [germany]
category: cultural
year: 2017
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 48.3877777778, 9.7655555556
last visited: 2022
unesco id: 1527
world heritage site: 1527
Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features some of the oldest known human art, dating back over 40,000 years. Discovered within limestone caves, these artifacts include intricately carved figurines, such as the famous Lion Man, crafted from mammoth ivory. The site offers critical insights into early human creativity and Ice Age life, with archaeological findings like musical instruments and animal depictions. Ongoing excavations continue to reveal the cultural significance of this prehistoric treasure, recognized globally for its historical value.
