Paleolithic Collection (#3)

Cave of Niaux. Prehistoric painting. Horse head. France
Cave of Niaux. Prehistoric painting. Magdalenian period. Upper Paleolithic. Horse head. France

Spain. Lower Paleolithic. Cleaver flint
Prehistory. Spain. Lower Paleolithic. Cleaver flint. Arenero Hermanos, Madrid. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

Prehistory. Paleolithic. Lucy skeleton. Reproduction
Prehistory. Paleolithic. Lucy. Common name of AL 288-1. Reproduction of the bones representing the skeleton of a female Australopithecus afarensis

Tools of Bromme Culture. 11000 BC
Bromme Culture, 11000 BC. Points, scrapers, burins, blades and cores. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Hand axes. Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC
Hand axes. Culture of Homo erectus, know as Acheulian Culture. 1500000-200000 BC. Lower Paleolithic. From Tanzania, Java, France and England. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Tools of flint and animal bones. Performed by Homo sapiens (Cro-Magnon). Upper Paleolithic. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Reindeer antler harpoons. 9500 BC. Paleolithic. New Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Neanderthal man skull (Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis). It comes from Chapelle-aux-Saints. Paleolithic art. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Museum of National Antiquities

Cro-Magnon man and woman, artwork C017 / 7258
Cro-Magnon man and woman, artwork. They are wearing animal skins and necklaces, and are carrying tools and weapons. Cro-Magnons are a form of early modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens)

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bullroarer. This device, here covered in carved lines, was swung through the air to make a roaring sound, and was thought to have been used in fertility rites

Venus of Brassempouy, Stone Age figurine. This 3.65-centimetre-tall prehistoric figurine fragment was excavated in 1894 from a cave near Brassempouy in the Landes region of south-western France

Prehistoric flint knife

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bone disc. These objects, decorated with figures of animals, were carvings made on thin discs of bones, often cut from shoulder blades

Prehistoric hominin females, artwork. From left to right: Flores Man (Homo floresiensis), Cro-Magnon (European Early Modern Humans or EEMH, Homo sapiens sapiens)

Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Stone Age. Close-up of the mask or head of the Venus of Dolni Vestonice figurine. The whole object is an 11-centimetre-high ceramic (clay and loess) figurine

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoons. These specimens were found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoon. This specimen was found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain. It dates from the time of the Magdalenian culture

Australopithecus africanus pelvis, STS-14 C015 / 6919
Australopithecus africanus pelvis (STS-14). This fossil specimen was discovered in 1947, in Sterkfontein, South Africa. The entire specimen consists of the pelvis, part of the vertebral column

Australopithecus africanus skull (STS-5) C015 / 6916
Australopithecus africanus skull. This is specimen STS-5, also known as Mrs Ples. It dates from around 2 million years ago and was discovered in Sterkfontein, South Africa, in 1947

Prehistoric carved horse, Vogelherd Cave C015 / 6740
Prehistoric carved horse. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a wild horse. This Stone Age (palaeolithic) artefact (50 millimetres long)

Prehistoric carved bird, Hohle Fels cave C015 / 6741
Prehistoric carved bird. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a water bird. It is thought to be a diver, cormorant, or duck

Sima de los Huesos fossils C015 / 6587
Sima de los Huesos fossils. Researchers with a display of fossil bones of Homo heidelbergensis from the Sima de los Huesos (Pit of Bones) site, Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain

Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet C016 / 0576
Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet, France. These cave paintings of various animals are found in the Chauvet Cave, France. This is the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Neanderthal couple, artwork C016 / 5791
Neanderthal couple, artwork. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Ivory and bone tools, Upper Palaeolithic C016 / 5026
Ivory and bone tools, Upper Palaeolithic. These items date from between 18, 000 and 30, 000 years ago. From upper left to lower right they are

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7375
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the unicorn figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Homo neanderthalensis (Ferrassie 1) cranium cast
Cranium cast of an adult male Neandertal Man (Homo neanderthalensis) discovered at La Ferrassie, Dordogne, France, by D Peyrony and L. Captian in 1909. The original specimen dates back 70, 000 years

Mousterian tools
A slide scraper and a pointed tool made from black flint of Mousterian age, 40, 000 - 55, 000 years old (Middle Palaeolithic), from Le Moustier, France

Homo habilis tools
A collection of pebble tools (Oldowan) discovered at the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. They date back to about 1.8 million years ago

Prehistory. Upper Paleolithic. Cromagnon men got together around the fire in a cave

NEANDERTHAL MAN. A late 19th century depiction of Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) based on the 1857 discovery of human skeletal remains in the Neander Valley, Prussia: engraving, 1873

PREHISTORIC MAMMOTH HUNT. Line engraving, late 19th century

Modern human. Model of an early human (Homo sapiens) or Cro-Magnon man. Cro-Magnon is the earliest European example of Homo sapiens

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

CAVE ART, ALGERIA. An archer. Rock painting from Tassili-des-Ajjer, Algeria

SAHARAN ROCK PAINTING. Giraffe. Rock painting from Tassili-des-Ajjer, Algeria

Prehistoric use of friction to make fire
Humans discovering how to make fire in prehistoric times. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Microlith composite tool made from stone

Bone engraved with figure of deer, from Laugerie-Basse in Aquitaine
Prehistory, France, Upper Paleolithic. Bone engraved with figure of deer. From Laugerie-Basse in Aquitaine

Bone figurine of Venus, one of group known as Venus of Grimaldi, from Balzi Rossi caves, province of Imperia
Prehistory, Italy, Liguria region, Upper Paleolithic. Bone figurine of Venus, one of the group known as Venus of Grimaldi. From Balzi Rossi caves, province of Imperia

England, Kent, Swanscombe, Flint hand axe made from flake
Prehistory, Great Britain, Paleolithic - Acheulean culture - Flint hand axe made from flake, from Swanscombe, Kent

From Caves of Balzi Rossi, Barma Grande Cave, Triple burial of Cro-Magnon type skeleton
Prehistory, Paleolithic, Italy, Liguria Region. From the Caves of the Balzi Rossi, Barma Grande Cave. Triple burial of Cro-Magnon type skeleton

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

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"Journey into the Paleolithic: Exploring Stone-Age Cave Paintings and Ancient Artifacts" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of the Paleolithic era. From the breathtaking replica of Lascaux II cave paintings to the mesmerizing stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France, these ancient artworks offer a glimpse into our distant past. In Chauvet, France, we are transported to a time when early humans expressed their creativity through intricate drawings on cave walls. The detailed depictions of animals and scenes from everyday life provide valuable insights into their culture and way of living. As we venture further, we encounter more captivating finds such as the Venus of Brassempouy - a small ivory figurine representing one of humanity's earliest known representations of a human face. This delicate artifact reminds us that art has always been an essential part of our existence. Moving across borders, Spain reveals its own treasure trove at Altamira Caves in Santillana de Mar. Here, bison come alive with remarkable realism on rock surfaces. These masterpieces showcase not only artistic talent but also an intimate connection between early humans and nature. Back in France, Pech Merle cave presents us with another extraordinary sight - dotted patterns adorning its walls like celestial constellations. These enigmatic markings leave us pondering their significance and purpose within this ancient society. The journey wouldn't be complete without mentioning the iconic Venus figures that have captivated archaeologists for centuries. From Venus of Laussel to various other iterations found throughout Europe during this period, these sculptures symbolize fertility and female power while shedding light on gender roles prevalent at that time. Finally, let's not forget about one of the most famous pieces from Lascaux - Bison from Nave. Standing tall at 7 feet and 5 inches high, this majestic creature showcases Style III artwork dating back to approximately 15, 000 B. C.