Pre- and protohistorical collection at the University of Jena

The Pre- and Protohistorical Collection contains 45,000 inventory units from 1500 European archaeological sites, featuring ceramic vessels, stone tools, and metal weapons.

Founded in 1863 as the Germanic Museum of the University of Jena, the collection underwent several transformations and survived both World Wars.

The collection presents artifacts from multiple European regions, including France's Vézère valley, Austria's Hallstatt, and Switzerland's La Tène archaeological discoveries.

Research materials and artifacts from the collection support academic studies at the Department of Prehistory and Early History of Friedrich Schiller University.

Friedrich Klopfleisch conducted over 150 excavations at 80 sites across Thuringia, including investigations at Jenzig mountain and the Leubingen tumulus.

Location: Jena

Inception: 1863

Part of: University of Jena

GPS coordinates: 50.92750,11.59070

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:02