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Cave painting of a bison from the Altamira cave, Spain, 1933-1934. Print from Wonders of the Past, volume III, 1933-1934

Kits Coty house, Kent, 1892
Kits Coty House, Kent, 1892. Kits Coty House or Kits Coty is the name of the remains of a Neolithic chambered long barrow on Bluebell Hill near Aylesford in Kent

Specimens of patination in Britain, 1926

Sharp pointed implements, from Henley, Oxfordshire, 1926. A print from A Guide to Antiquities of the Stone Age, third edition, British Museum, Oxford University Press, 1926

Point of mammoth tusk carved with reindeer, from Montastruc, Bruniquel, France, 1926. A print from A Guide to Antiquities of the Stone Age, third edition, British Museum, Oxford University Press, 1926

The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Artist: Viktor Mihajlovic Vasnecov
The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Prehistoric Peeps: A Night Lecture on Evolution, 1894. Artist: Edward Tennyson Reed
Prehistoric Peeps: A Night Lecture on Evolution, 1894. Satirical cartoon showing creatures halfway between men and monkeys listening to a lecture. The lectern is in the form of a pteradoctyl

Paleolithic Quartz Flake Tool from Olduvai, 1 to 2 million years old

Female Head from Brassempovy, France, Upper Paleolithic, (c20th century)
Female Head from Brassempovy, France, Upper Paleolithic, Gravettian Period (c20th century). Mammoth Ivory

Paleolithic Polishing Stone for Sharpening Bone Harpoons from Dordogne, c50, 000BC-c10, 000 BC
Paleolithic Polishing Stone for Sharpening Bone Harpoons from Dordogne, c50, 000-10, 000 BC. Paleolithic age is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most

Paleolithic cave-painting of Bison from Lascaux, France. c50, 000-c10, 000 BC
Paleolithic cave-painting of Bison from Lascaux, France, 50, 000-10, 000BC. Paleolithic age is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most primitive stone

Paleolithic Flint Handaxe from Chelles, 500, 000 to 100, 000 BC, (c20th century). Seine et maine France: Chellean, lower levels

Cromagnon Skull Upper Paleolithic from France, c50, 000BC-c10, 000 BC
Cromagnon Skull Upper Paleolithic from France, c50, 000-10, 000 BC. Paleolithic age is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most primitive stone tools

Paleolithic Engraving on bone of a Man from Mas d Azil, France, c50, 000BC-c10, 000 BC
Paleolithic Engraving on bone of a Man from Mas d Azil, France, c50, 000-10, 000 BC. Paleolithic age is a prehistoric period of human history distinguished by the development of the most primitive

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

Mesolithic Microliths from Star Carr, Yorkshire, England. From the British Musems collection

Trilithons in Stonehenge

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

Neolithic amber horse from Brandenburg, Germany. In the Museum fur Vot-und-Frugeschistes collection in Berlin

Neolithic pot from Alsace
A neolithic pot from Alsace, France

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

Lake dwellings and associated artefacts from Lake Zurich Switzerland, 1888. Based on the mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

Neolithic implements of stone, flint and horn, c1890. A range of tools and weapons including axes, hammers, knives and arrowheads

Stone Age tumulus containing two chambers, Rodding, Denmark, 1913. Also known as barrows, tumuli are mounds of earth and stones raised over graves

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

Shell Mound People, 4000-2000 BC (c1880). The Shell Mound People, or Kitchen-Middeners, were hunter-gatherers of the late Mesolithic and early Neolithic period

An Inward View of Stonehenge from behind the High Altar, 1760. Stonehenge, the megalithic monument on Salisbury Plain, England, which dates from c2000 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

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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.