Obłazowa Cave, Archaeological cave in Nowa Biała, Poland.
Obłazowa Cave is a small underground chamber near Nowa Biała about 9 meters long, with a corridor leading to a main room. The cave sits within a nature reserve called Przełom Białki, an area defined by steep rock faces and forest cover.
Excavation of the site began in 1985 and revealed ten distinct layers of habitation from different periods in time. These layers document the presence of both Neanderthals and early modern humans who occupied this location across many thousands of years.
The cave's name comes from the surrounding rock formations and reflects how locals have understood this landscape for centuries. Visitors today can see the marks on the walls that show how people once lived and worked in this space.
The cave is relatively easy to reach on foot, though the surrounding terrain is rough and requires comfortable walking shoes. A developing archaeological park in the Nowy Targ area will offer information and better access to the site in the coming years.
Recent excavations between 2016 and 2017 uncovered a small female figurine carved from sandstone, roughly 55 millimeters tall, dating back about 15000 years. This object ranks among the oldest known artworks from the region and offers rare insight into the creative life of ancient inhabitants.
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