Avdeevka Paleolithic site
Avdeevka Paleolithic site, Paleolithic cultural heritage site in Oktyabrsky District, Russia
The Awdiejewo archaeological site contains two oval residential areas with semisubterranean lodges and storage pits along the Sejm River near Kursk.
Excavations at Awdiejewo, which started in 1941, revealed human settlements dating between 21,000 and 20,000 years before present with Kostenki cultural characteristics.
The site contains numerous carved ivory figurines depicting mature women in different reproductive stages, alongside decorative items such as diadems, bracelets, and beads.
The location preserves substantial flint tools, including Kostenki knives and shouldered points, indicating the presence of tool manufacturing activities within the settlement.
Archaeological findings at Awdiejewo include bone objects distinct from Central European sites, featuring specialized awls, burnishers, and carved handles.
Location: Oktyabrsky District
GPS coordinates: 51.68810,35.78886
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:46
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