The Proto Magdalenian culture represents a transitional phase between the Solutrean and the later Magdalenian periods, characterized by distinct advancements in tool-making and art.

Early WHG from the Oberkassel double burial. Finds include a hairpin carved to represent a bear and a carved moose. Her facial morphology gave her a modern robust appearance.

I’ve made him a little younger than when he died. He suffered from terrible gum disease which led to tooth loss. Only four molars remained on the top row of teeth and the bottom set were missing many too. I thought I would give him his dignity rather than looking gummy.

What did our ancient European ancestors think of gold when they found it? Was it sacred? How many nuggets that may have belonged to our stone age ancestors have been found and melted? Food for thought.

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The careful placement of the body and the accompanying artifacts reflect a deep respect and reverence for the deceased, highlighting the cultural significance of shamans in Mesolithic communities.

The discovery provides valuable insights into the early human societies in Europe. The burial practices indicate a belief in an afterlife or spiritual realm, showcasing the symbolic and ritualistic behaviors of the time.

The burial contained a female shaman, discernible by the elaborate grave goods, including a headdress made of deer antlers and various animal bones, which suggest her high status and role as a spiritual leader.

The Bad Dürrenberg Shaman is a significant archaeological find from Mesolithic Germany, dating back to approximately 9–8,800 years before present. Discovered in 1934 in the Saale River valley, the burial site is notable for its well-preserved remains and artifacts found alongside the skeleton.

I will visit next year.

The careful placement of the body and the accompanying artifacts reflect a deep respect and reverence for the deceased, highlighting the cultural significance of shamans in Mesolithic communities

The discovery provides valuable insights into the early human societies in Europe. The burial practices indicate a belief in an afterlife or spiritual realm, showcasing the symbolic and ritualistic behaviors of the time.

The burial contained a female shaman, discernible by the elaborate grave goods, including a headdress made of deer antlers and various animal bones, which suggest her high status and role as a spiritual leader.

The Bad Dürrenberg Shaman is a significant archaeological find from Mesolithic Germany, dating back to approximately 9,000–8,800 years before present. Discovered in 1934 in the Saale River valley.