Vogelherd cave

The limestone cave extends through 170 square meters with three entrance holes and contains numerous archaeological chambers filled with Paleolithic artifacts.

Archaeologist Gustav Riek conducted the first excavation in 1931, discovering multiple ivory figurines from the Upper Paleolithic period dating back 40,000 years.

The cave contains over two dozen mammoth ivory sculptures depicting horses, lions, and mammoths, representing early human artistic expression during the Aurignacian period.

The archaeological site requires advance planning for visits, and visitors should note the cave's remote location northwest of Stetten ob Lontal.

The cave yielded a 4.8-centimeter-long horse sculpture carved from mammoth ivory, displaying precise anatomical features and engraved symbols on its neck.

Website: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1527/

Website: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1527

GPS coordinates: 48.55867,10.19411

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:41