Brillenhöhle, Stone Age cave site near Blaubeuren, Germany.
The Brillenhöhle contains a main chamber measuring 17 meters in diameter with 4.5 meters height and features two circular openings in its ceiling.
Archaeological excavations between 1955 and 1963 revealed 22 distinct layers containing artifacts from Aurignacian, Gravettian, and Magdalenian periods dating back 30,000 years.
The cave yielded important stone tools, ivory harpoons, and human remains in a central fireplace, indicating complex settlement patterns of early European hunters.
Access to the cave requires a steep climb from the parking area near Blaubeuren village, and visitors must wear protective helmets during guided tours.
The skeletal remains found in the cave display specific cut marks that differ substantially from those found on animal bones, suggesting distinct human handling practices.
GPS coordinates: 48.40528,9.77778
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:07
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