Bruderhöhle, Ice Age cave entrance near Engen, Germany.
Description
Bruderhöhle is an Ice Age cave near Engen with a main chamber extending about twenty meters deep. The entrance also leads to a smaller side chamber known as Vespershöhle.
History
The cave was inhabited by humans roughly 30,000 years ago, confirmed by excavations conducted between 1955 and 1963. Those dig campaigns uncovered tools and objects spanning several distinct periods of the Stone Age.
Culture
The cave served as a dwelling place for early hunter-gatherers who left behind tools and personal ornaments. These objects reveal how different groups used this space across many generations.
Practical
The cave entrance is currently sealed while researchers examine the interior structure. Visitors should check the current status before making the trip to avoid disappointment.
Did you know?
Two distinctive holes in the cave ceiling create a remarkable natural formation that inspired the site's name. These openings are an unusual feature that sets this location apart from similar caves.
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