Paleolithic Collection (page 10)

Prehistoric lioness bone carving. At top is a replica of the original carving, with a reconstruction at bottom of what the full carving may have looked like

Flint knife, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Flint carving, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Making fire, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Prehistoric settlement reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7386
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Prehistoric shells, Aurignacian culture C013 / 7389
Prehistoric shells. These shells were used as ornaments by people from the prehistoric Aurignacian culture. These early humans lived in Europe in the Late Stone Age (Upper Paleolithic), between 45

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7384
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Chinese Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7385
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Tilted Horse figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7383
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are horse and cow figures in the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7381
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the Red Cow figure from the central gallery. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7377
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7379
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is an auroch figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7376
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the unicorn figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting C013 / 7374
Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. As well as the full Lascaux II replica

Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop C013 / 7371
Lascaux cave paintings replica workshop. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting C013 / 7373
Le Thot replica of Lascaux cave painting. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963. As well as the full Lascaux II replica

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica C013 / 7362
Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Limestone lamp, Magdalenian, from France
Limestone lamp of Magdalenian age, 11, 000 - 18, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from La Mouthe, France

Aurignacian tools
A bone point, probably a spearhead and a flint end-scraper tool of Aurignacian age, 30, 000 - 34, 000 years old from France

Limestone lamp with ibex carved on back
Limestone lamp with ibex carving, of Magdalenian age, 11, 000 - 18, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from La Mouthe, France

Venus in limestone
Figure of a woman, or Venus, engraved in limestone, Gravettian age 22, 000 - 30, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from Abri Pataud in France. Created by Cro-Magnon man

Harpoon carved from antler
Cast of an antler harpoon from the Magdalenian culture, 11, 000-18, 000 years ago (Upper Palaeolithic)

Hand-axes, blades & harpoon
The two axe-heads on the left are from the Middle Palaeolithic about 40, 000 BC; the three specimens on the right are from the Upper Palaeolithic abot 20, 000 BC (Agfa Film)

Bone needles of Magdalenian age
Bone needles dating back to about 15, 000 years ago. The Magdalenian tools discovered in France are believed to have belonged to early Homo sapiens who hunted reindeer during the last ice age

Vanguard cave, Gibraltar
Exterior view of Vanguard Cave, Gibraltar which has been excavated by palaeontologists. Discoveries of interest include chert flake tools and charcoal beds

Hand-Axes

Womans head carved in mammoth ivory
Gravettian age 25, 000 - 30, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Homo erectus, Acheulian man
An illustration of a lakeside campsite 400, 000 years ago of Acheulian man (Homo erectus) in the Quaternary Hoxnian Interglacial period, Lower Palaeolithic

Hand-axe
Flint hand-axe of Acheulian culture (Lower Palaeolithic) with rounded spall pot-lid split by frost action. Specimen from University of London, Institute of Archaeology

The Clacton Spear
This spear is named after Clacton-on-sea which is where it was discovered in 1911. It dates back 450, 000 years old making it the oldest wooden spear to have been found in the British Isles

Piltdown Palaeolith flint
Piltdown, Sussex item E.685 held at The Natural History Museum, London

Neanderthal artifacts
Stone tools believed to once have belonged to Neanderthal Man (Homo neanderthalensis) who lived in Gorhams Cave, Gibraltar

Gibraltar excavation
Excavation of Neanderthal fireplace at Vanguard Cave, Gibraltar. (Middle Palaeolithic)

Gorhams Cave, Gibraltar
A view of Gorhams Cave from the sea. Neanderthal artifacts have been found, dating from the Middle Palaeolithic inside this cave system

Flint hand-axe
Late Palaeolithic from Farnham, Surrey, England

Black hind. Upper Paleolithic. Solutrean. SPAIN. Valencia. Valencias Prehistory and Cultures Museum. Proc: SPAIN. VALENCIAN COMMUNITY. Barx. Parpall󠃡 ve

FRANCE. Montignac. The Cave of Lascaux. Horses. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

FRANCE. Montignac. The Cave of Lascaux. Fighting scene between men and bisons (c.17000-15000 BC). Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Neanderthal man skull (ca. 5000 BC). Found at the cave of Forbes Quarry in 1848. Upper Paleolithic. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

Hind on limestone. Upper Paleolithic. Solutrean. Petroglyph. SPAIN. Valencia. Valencias Prehistory and Cultures Museum. Proc: SPAIN. VALENCIAN COMMUNITY. Barx. Parpall󠃡 ve

Engraved drawing of a bull. Upper Paleolithic. Solutrean. Petroglyph. SPAIN. Valencia. Valencias Prehistory and Cultures Museum. Proc: SPAIN. VALENCIAN COMMUNITY. Barx. Parpall󠃡 ve

Axes. Middle Paleolithic. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. Hoyo de Manzanares

Knife belonging to sand sellers in river Manzanares. Upper Paleolithic. Solutrean. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY)

Arrow tip. Upper Paleolithic. Solutrean. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. V鬥 z Blanco. Ambrosio Cave

Bison turning the head. 15th-10th mil. BC. Copy

Prehistory. Lower Paleolithic. Sinathropus skull (Homo erectus). SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

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"Journey into the Paleolithic: Exploring Stone-Age Cave Paintings and Ancient Artifacts" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of the Paleolithic era. From the breathtaking replica of Lascaux II cave paintings to the mesmerizing stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France, these ancient artworks offer a glimpse into our distant past. In Chauvet, France, we are transported to a time when early humans expressed their creativity through intricate drawings on cave walls. The detailed depictions of animals and scenes from everyday life provide valuable insights into their culture and way of living. As we venture further, we encounter more captivating finds such as the Venus of Brassempouy - a small ivory figurine representing one of humanity's earliest known representations of a human face. This delicate artifact reminds us that art has always been an essential part of our existence. Moving across borders, Spain reveals its own treasure trove at Altamira Caves in Santillana de Mar. Here, bison come alive with remarkable realism on rock surfaces. These masterpieces showcase not only artistic talent but also an intimate connection between early humans and nature. Back in France, Pech Merle cave presents us with another extraordinary sight - dotted patterns adorning its walls like celestial constellations. These enigmatic markings leave us pondering their significance and purpose within this ancient society. The journey wouldn't be complete without mentioning the iconic Venus figures that have captivated archaeologists for centuries. From Venus of Laussel to various other iterations found throughout Europe during this period, these sculptures symbolize fertility and female power while shedding light on gender roles prevalent at that time. Finally, let's not forget about one of the most famous pieces from Lascaux - Bison from Nave. Standing tall at 7 feet and 5 inches high, this majestic creature showcases Style III artwork dating back to approximately 15, 000 B. C.