Döbritzer Höhlen, Archaeological caves in Döbritz, Germany.
The Döbritzer Höhlen consists of three limestone caves: Wüste Scheuer, Kniegrotte, and Urdhöhle, located in the Gamsental valley at 320 meters elevation.
Excavations in the Kniegrotte cave between 1930 and 1938 revealed numerous flint tools and bones from the Magdalenian period of the Upper Paleolithic.
The caves contained numerous artifacts, including an engraved reindeer antler with carved heads and a decorated harpoon point, indicating advanced crafting abilities.
The archaeological site sits at coordinates 50°41'17"N and 11°38'28"E, accessible through the municipality of Döbritz in the Saale-Orla district of Thuringia.
The Urdhöhle cave yielded human remains with specific skull modifications, suggesting ritual practices during prehistoric times.
GPS coordinates: 50.68800,11.64060
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:32
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