Bilzingsleben, Archaeological site in Bilzingsleben, Germany
The excavation site contains evidence of human settlements located near the Wipper Valley, 175 meters above sea level in northern Thuringia.
Discovered in 1972, this location yielded 29 skull fragments and teeth from Homo erectus, dating back approximately 370,000 years to the Middle Pleistocene period.
The settlement reveals organized living spaces with three distinct dwelling areas and a central paved gathering place measuring 9 meters in diameter.
Visitors can explore the archaeological museum Steinrinne, which displays numerous stone tools, bone artifacts, and fossil remains from ancient human inhabitants.
The site contains some of the earliest evidence of intentional bone engravings in Europe, indicating advanced cognitive abilities of early human populations.
Location: Bilzingsleben
Elevation above the sea: 175 m
GPS coordinates: 51.27231,11.05970
Latest update: May 12, 2025 17:00
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