Tombe double d'Oberkassel

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Tombe double d'Oberkassel, Archaeological site in Oberkassel, Germany.

The excavation site contains a double burial with skeletal remains of a man, woman, and dog, discovered in a basalt quarry.

Workers uncovered the burial ground in 1914, revealing human remains and artifacts dated between 13,300 and 14,000 years before present.

The burial included bone tools, artistic carvings, and a decorated bear bone, indicating advanced crafting abilities of late Paleolithic inhabitants.

The archaeological findings from Oberkassel are displayed at the Rheinisches Landesmuseum in Bonn for public viewing and research purposes.

This location presents the earliest confirmed evidence of dog domestication through skeletal remains found alongside human burials.

Location: Bonn

GPS coordinates: 50.71443,7.17470

Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:55

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