Jungfern Cave, Archaeological cave in Litzendorf, Germany
The Jungfern Cave measures 10 meters in length and 8 meters in width, featuring a small entrance portal at 500 meters elevation point.
The cave was discovered in 1951 by Georg Engert, leading to extensive archaeological excavations conducted by Otto Kunkel until 1954.
Excavations revealed remains of 40 individuals, primarily children, along with 110 decorated Neolithic pottery pieces indicating ancient ritual practices.
The cave entrance lies within the Hofbauernholz forest between Tiefenellern, Herzogenreuth, and Laibarös villages, accessible through marked forest trails.
The archaeological findings included specialized thin bone sticks that researchers identified as ceremonial tools used during sacrificial rituals 4000 years ago.
Location: Litzendorf
Elevation above the sea: 500 m
Length: 10 m
Width: 8 m
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
Part of: Cultural heritage D-4-6032-0066 Litzendorf
GPS coordinates: 49.91994,11.08696
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:56
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