Stone Age Collection (#24)

Homo rudolfensis cranium (KNM-ER 1470) C016 / 5088
Homo rudolfensis cranium (KNM-ER 1470). This fossil specimen dates from around 1.9 million years ago, and was discovered in 1972 in Koobi Fora, on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana, Kenya

Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813) C016 / 5090
Homo habilis cranium (KNM-ER 1813). This cast is of a relatively complete fossil skull named KNM-ER 1813. It was found in Koobi Fora, Kenya in 1973 by Kamoya Kimeu

Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11) C016 / 5081
Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of the Qafzeh 11 child. Found by Bernard Vandermeersch in 1971, in the Qafzeh cave site in Nazareth, Israel

Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11) C016 / 5080
Homo sapiens skull (Qafzeh 11). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of the Qafzeh 11 child. Found by Bernard Vandermeersch in 1971, in the Qafzeh cave site in Nazareth, Israel

Engraved mammoth tusk C016 / 5029
Engraved mammoth tusk. This prehistoric mammoth ivory artefact was produced by the Gravettian toolmaking culture of Europe, and dates from between 25, 000 and 30, 000 years ago

Ornamental objects, Upper Palaeolithic C016 / 5027
Ornamental objects, Upper Palaeolithic. Casts of prehistoric artifacts found at Dolni Vestonice, in the Czech Republic. These objects date from 25, 000 to 30, 000 years ago

Homo sapiens skull (Predmosti 3) C016 / 4969
Homo sapiens skull (Predmosti 3). Cast and reconstruction of the fossil cranium and mandible of a modern human (Homo sapiens) male. This individual is aged 35 to 40 years

Acheulean hand axe C016 / 4837
Acheulean hand axe. Flint hand axe from the Acheulean culture, with a rounded spall (flake) pot-lid split off from a larger rock by frost action

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7416
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7415
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7414
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7413
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7412
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7411
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Marsoulas cave painting replica C013 / 7410
Marsoulas cave painting replica. This is a replica of one of the prehistoric cave paintings in the Great Hall of the Buffalo, discovered in the Marsoulas cave in the French Pyrenees

Niaux cave paintings C013 / 7409
Niaux cave paintings. Oil lamp being held up to illuminate cave paintings that are about 13, 000 years old. The original painters are also thought to have used oil-based lamps

Prehistoric tools reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Prehistoric lioness bone carving. At top is a replica of the original carving, with a reconstruction at bottom of what the full carving may have looked like

Flint knife, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Flint carving, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Making fire, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Prehistoric settlement reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7386
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Prehistoric shells, Aurignacian culture C013 / 7389
Prehistoric shells. These shells were used as ornaments by people from the prehistoric Aurignacian culture. These early humans lived in Europe in the Late Stone Age (Upper Paleolithic), between 45

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7384
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Chinese Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7385
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Tilted Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7383
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7381
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Red Cow figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7377
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7379
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is an auroch figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7376
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

Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting C013 / 7374
Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. As well as the full Lascaux II replica

Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop C013 / 7371
Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting C013 / 7373
Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. As well as the full Lascaux II replica

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica C013 / 7362
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

Neanderthal stone tool C013 / 6555
Neanderthal stone tool. Stone tool with a point, made by Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis). This tool was discovered at Tabun, Israel

Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard
EARLY MAN. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

Limestone lamp, Magdalenian, from France
Limestone lamp of Magdalenian age, 11, 000 - 18, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from La Mouthe, France

Aurignacian tools
A bone point, probably a spearhead and a flint end-scraper tool of Aurignacian age, 30, 000 - 34, 000 years old from France

Limestone lamp with ibex carved on back
Limestone lamp with ibex carving, of Magdalenian age, 11, 000 - 18, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from La Mouthe, France

Venus in limestone
Figure of a woman, or Venus, engraved in limestone, Gravettian age 22, 000 - 30, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from Abri Pataud in France. Created by Cro-Magnon man

Engraved mammoth tusk
Mammoth tusk engraved of Grevettian age. 25, 000 - 30, 000 years ago during the Upper Palaeolithic and within the great Stone Age from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Harpoon carved from antler
Cast of an antler harpoon from the Magdalenian culture, 11, 000-18, 000 years ago (Upper Palaeolithic)

Hand-axes, blades & harpoon
The two axe-heads on the left are from the Middle Palaeolithic about 40, 000 BC; the three specimens on the right are from the Upper Palaeolithic abot 20, 000 BC (Agfa Film)

Bone needles of Magdalenian age
Bone needles dating back to about 15, 000 years ago. The Magdalenian tools discovered in France are believed to have belonged to early Homo sapiens who hunted reindeer during the last ice age

Barbed points from Star Carr
A collection of 21 Bareb points made of Raindeer Antler from Star Carr a Mesolithic settlement in Yorkshire

Vanguard cave, Gibraltar
Exterior view of Vanguard Cave, Gibraltar which has been excavated by palaeontologists. Discoveries of interest include chert flake tools and charcoal beds

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Journey back in time to the Stone Age and uncover the mysteries of our ancient ancestors. Step into the Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7378, a breathtaking recreation of prehistoric art that transports you to a world long gone. Marvel at the intricate details and vibrant colors of Stone-Age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France, as they offer a glimpse into the daily lives and beliefs of those who came before us. As you explore further, encounter the Avebury Stone Circle J900435, an impressive monument that stands as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. Feel the energy radiating from each stone as you walk among them, connecting with an ancient spirituality that still lingers today. Continue your journey to one of history's most iconic landmarks - Stonehenge. From afar, witness its majestic silhouette against the horizon; ahead FL01500_02_003 lies this enigmatic site shrouded in mystery. As you approach closer J850008 or bask in its beauty during sunset J870232, let yourself be captivated by its grandeur and ponder over its purpose - was it a sacred place for rituals or an astronomical observatory? Venturing northward to Scotland's Orkney Islands reveals another marvel: Skara Brae Prehistoric Village. Step inside these well-preserved dwellings N071215 and imagine what life was like for our distant ancestors thousands of years ago. Experience their resourcefulness firsthand as you wander through their homes carved out from stone. Returning once again to Stonehenge N071124 or Avebury Stone Circle K021103 allows for deeper contemplation on their significance within ancient cultures. These sites continue to intrigue archaeologists and historians alike with their alignment with celestial events or potential spiritual practices. Lastly, visit Castlerigg Stone Circle J850518 nestled amidst picturesque landscapes; feel connected not only to history but also nature itself.