Palaeolithic Collection (#7)

Neanderthals in summer, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus. They inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Palaeolithic handaxe

Paleolithic ritual burial of a woman
The burial of a 25-30 year old woman from St. Germain-le-Ridiere, France. The skull has red ochre markings, suggesting a ritual burial

Victoria Cave, 11th century BC
Victoria Cave, inhabited by Paleolithic and Mesolithic Hunters, 11th century BC

Paleolithic mammoth hunters hut made of mammoth bones, as excavated at Mezhirich, Ukraine

Willendorf Venus, a paleolithic mother-goddess figure, 23rd century BC

Engraved bone from Lortet, Hautes Pyrenees
Paleolithic engraved bone from Lortet, Hautes Pyrenees

La Scaux cave painting of Aurochs
A paleolithic cave painting from La Scaux of Aurochs, an extinct breed of cattle

Paleolithic cave-painting of a bison and ibex in the Salon Noir of the Grotte de Niaux

Paleolithic engraved bone with reindeer, fish, and<> designs from Lortet, Hautes Pyrenees, France

Paleolithic female figure of baked clay from a mammoth-hunters camp in Dolni Vestonice, Moravia

Paleolithic spear-straightener
Section of a Paleolithic spear-straightener made of carved reindeer horn, from la Madeleine in France

Paleolithic carving of a bison from la Madeleine in France. It was used as a spear-thrower, and is carved in the shape of a bison licking its side, carved from reindeer antler

Paleolithic Skull of Grimaldi man (replica)
Skull of Grimaldi man, an adolescent discovered in Baousse Rosse one the Cote de Azure. It is debated whether he is neanderthal, cro-magnon, or something else entirely

Paleolithic flint handaxe, 18th century BC
A Paleolithic flint handaxe from France, 18th century BC

Paleolithic ivory female head
A female head made out of ivory from Brassemboury, France

Paleolithic Polishing-Stone
Paleolithic polishing-stone for sharpening bone harpoons from the Dordogne region, France

Paleolithic cave-painting of a Bison and Man from Lascaux

Paleolithic cave-painting of a horse and human hands from France
Paleolithic cave-painting of a horse and human hands from Peche Merle, France

Paleolithic cave-painting of Bison from Spain
Paleolithic cave-painting of bison from Altamira, Spain

Paleolithic Skull of Grimaldi man, his species unknown
Skull of Grimaldi man, an adolescent discovered in Baousse Rosse one the Cote de Azure. It is debated whether he is neanderthal, cro-magnon, or something else entirely

A paleolithic carved bone horse from Bruniquel, France

A paleolithic cave painting of Aurochs from Altamira, Spain

Venus of Willendorf, Stone Age oolitic limestone carving, c24, 000-c22, 000 BC. A carved female figure, discovered at a Palaeolithic site at Willendorf, Austria in 1908

Bison, copy of a Palaeolithic cave painting at Altamira, northern Spain, 1913. The original cave paintings at Altamira were produced between about 14, 000 and 12, 000 BC

Horse and Hind, Palaeolithic cave painting from Altamira, southern Spain, c16, 000-c9000 BC
Horse and Hind, Palaeolithic cave painting from Altamira, southern Spain, c16000-c9000 BC

Paleolithic hand-axe of the Acheulian type, from Swakscombe, Kent. From the British Museums collection

Paleolithic flint tools From the British Museums collection. From left to right, from Moravia, Kents Cavern, Cats hole cave, Bordeilles, Laugerie Haute

Paleolithic Dart Point, Folsom New Mexico, North America, c9000 BC-8000 BC
Paleolithic Dart Point, Folsom New Mexico, North America, c9000BC-8000BC

North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point, Paleolithic
North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point. Paleolithic. End of Pleistocene Period, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA

Avelines hole, a paleolithic cave dwelling, 12000 BC
Avelines hole, a paleolithic cave dwelling in the Mendip hills, Somerset, England. A view of the entrance from outside, 12000 BC

A view of two Egyptian Palaeolithic flint implements. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Archaeological Site of Atapuerca. Trinchera del Ferrocarril. The archaeological levels. Province of Burgos. Castile and Leon. Spain

Spain. Magdalenian (16000-15000). Scapula depicting a figure
Spain. Upper Palaeolithic. Magdalenian (16000-15000). Scapula depicting a figure of a female deer. Made with a flint burin. From El Castillo Cave, Cantabria. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid

Stone tool. Lower Paleolithic (30. 000 -10. 000 BC). Flint bif
Stone tool. Lower Paleolithic (30.000 -10.000 BC). Flint biface from Balaguer. County Museum of Noguera. Balaguer. Catalonia. Spain

Earliest Man
- Mama, is that papa ? Date: circa 30, 000 BC

Discovery of Fire
The discovery of fire by Palaeolithic man Date: circa 30, 000 BC

Palaeolithic L scape
A paleolithic landscape Date: circa 30, 000 BC

Horse-head engraved on bone
Late Pleistocene wild horses head engraved on the right fourth metatarsal bone of a horse, specimen (NHM 38745). Found among horse remains from the Late Magdalenian site of Roc du Courbet, Bruniquel

Horse and Hind: Palaeolithic cave painting from Altimira southern Spain. Lithograph

Bison: Palaeolithic cave painting at Altamira, northern Spain. Lithograph published in John Lubbock lst Baron Avebury Prehistoric Times London 1913

Stone Age artefact, Magdalenian culture. Carving inscribed on one end of a prehistoric object, possibly a spatula or a device known as a bull-roarer

Neanderthal couple hunting, artwork
Neanderthal couple hunting. Artwork of a stone knife being used by a Neanderthal woman to cut open and skin a seal that has been killed with the spear held by the man at left

Neanderthal child, artwork. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1 C016 / 0566
Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1. This specimen, from an elderly male, dates from around 70, 000 years ago. It was discovered in the Dordogne region in southern France in 1909

Stone Age spatula, Magdalenian culture. This carved prehistoric object is thought to be a spatula, though the attribution is uncertain

Palaeolithic dancing, artwork C016 / 8303
Palaeolithic dancing. Artwork of humans in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe dancing to sea-shell rattles. Teeth and bones are being used in necklaces and leg ornaments

Palaeolithic stone tool use, artwork C016 / 8301
Palaeolithic stone tool use. Artwork of a human in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe using a stone tool to break open a pine cone for its edible seeds (kernels)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Palaeolithic: Journey into the Ancient World" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Palaeolithic, a period that dates back thousands of years. From intricate cave paintings to enigmatic figurines, this era has left behind an extraordinary legacy for us to unravel. One remarkable site is Lascaux II, where a replica of its famous cave painting transports us to a time when early humans expressed their creativity on stone walls. These Stone-Age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France offer glimpses into their daily lives and spiritual beliefs. Speaking of Chauvet, it seems this region was truly an artistic hub during the Stone Age. The abundance and diversity of these ancient artworks continue to astound researchers today. Each stroke tells a story - stories that have survived centuries. But Palaeolithic isn't just about art; it's also about fascinating creatures that once roamed our planet. Take the Siberian unicorn or Elasmotherium sibiricum as an example – an awe-inspiring creature captured in illustrations from 1908. Such discoveries remind us how diverse life on Earth used to be. The Venus figurines are another intriguing aspect of this era. Whether it's the Venus of Brassempouy or the iconic Venus of Willendorf, these Stone Age masterpieces provide insights into human perceptions of beauty and fertility at that time. And let's not forget our ancestors. Homo rudolfensis (KNM-ER 1470) and Homo habilis (KNM-ER 1813) represent important milestones in human evolution during Palaeolithic times. Their remains shed light on our own origins and how we became who we are today. Lastly, there are carvings like those from Magdalenian culture – intricate works etched onto stone surfaces with precision and skill. These carvings serve as evidence for sophisticated craftsmanship and the cultural significance of art in Palaeolithic societies.