Petersfels, Paleolithic archaeological excavation near Engen, Germany.
The Petersfels cave site contains extensive collections of stone tools, animal bones, and Venus figurines carved from jet lignite and reindeer antler.
Excavations between 1927 and 1932 by Eduard Peters and Volker Toepfer revealed over 50,000 stone tools and 1,500 kilograms of animal bones.
The Petersfels Venus figurines, measuring between 15 and 40 millimeters, represent female forms and provide insights into Magdalenian artistic expressions.
The archaeological site sits in the Brudertal valley, connecting the Danube to a pass in the Swabian Jura near Lake Constance.
Analysis of faunal remains indicates the valley functioned as a seasonal migration corridor for reindeer herds during the Late Glacial period.
GPS coordinates: 47.86103,8.80640
Latest update: May 30, 2025 17:21
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