Kostyonki museum, Archaeological museum in Khokholsky District, Russia.
Kostyonki Museum displays Paleolithic findings, including tools, artistic objects, and items spanning many thousands of years from this region. At the center stands a circular arrangement of mammoth skulls and bones uncovered during excavations at the site.
The site was first examined in the early 1700s and revealed several Paleolithic settlement locations in the area. Since then, evidence shows that people lived at different spots in this region over a span of forty thousand years.
The museum tells the story of how people lived and worked in this region during prehistoric times through the objects they left behind. Visitors can observe how ancient residents created their tools and organized their daily activities.
The museum is best visited with a guide who can explain the excavation site and collections. Visitors should be prepared for paths across the grounds and dress appropriately for the season.
Scientists were able to extract DNA from the remains of a person who lived in this area about 30,000 years ago. This genetic information revealed details about the origins and migration routes of these early populations.
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