Geißenklösterle, Archaeological rock shelter in Ach Valley, Germany
The Geißenklösterle cave sits 60 meters above the valley floor within a semicircular limestone formation near the town of Blaubeuren in Baden-Württemberg.
Scientific excavations from 1973 to 2002 revealed multiple layers of Aurignacian and Gravettian settlements dating back to 43,000 years before present.
The cave contains three ancient flutes crafted from swan bones and mammoth ivory, representing the earliest known musical instruments created by humans.
The prehistoric site remains accessible through a zigzag path, with guided tours available upon request at the Urgeschichtlichen Museum Blaubeuren.
Geißenklösterle received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017 as part of the Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura collection.
Location: Alb-Donau-Kreis
Part of: Ach Valley
Website: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1527
GPS coordinates: 48.39823,9.77138
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20
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