Salzofen cave, Archaeological cave in Grundlsee, Austria.
The Salzofen cave sits at an elevation of 2070 meters in the Totes Gebirge mountains, featuring multiple chambers and natural rock formations.
Excavations at the site revealed a 34,000-year-old settlement with numerous cave bear bones and stone tools from Paleolithic inhabitants.
The discovery of an ancient bone flute within the cave establishes this location as the origin point of musical instruments in Austrian territory.
Access to the cave requires summer conditions and proper hiking equipment, while visitors can only observe the entrance from designated viewing points.
Scientists found arranged bear skulls inside the cave chambers, indicating specific ritual practices of early human settlements at this high-altitude location.
Location: Grundlsee
GPS coordinates: 47.68070,13.93600
Latest update: March 14, 2025 09:26
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