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Prehistorical Collection

"Unveiling the Mysteries of Prehistory: From Ancient Sun Chariots to Neanderthal Skulls" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of prehistory

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: The Trundholm sun chariot. Early Bronze Age. C. 1400 BC

The Trundholm sun chariot. Early Bronze Age. C. 1400 BC
Prehistory. The Trundholm sun chariot. Early Bronze Age. C. 1400 BC. Scandinavian

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: SPAIN. Ribadesella. Tito Bustillo Cave. Shaggy

SPAIN. Ribadesella. Tito Bustillo Cave. Shaggy rhinoceros. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Bone objects. Maglemosian Culture, 9500-6500 BC

Bone objects. Maglemosian Culture, 9500-6500 BC
Bone objects. C. 8700 BC. Skottemarke, Lolland. Maglemosian Culture, 9500-6500 BC. Mesolithic. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Atlantis, artwork

Atlantis, artwork
Atlantis. Artists impression of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Skull of Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis)

Skull of Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis). Krapina. Croatia. Natural History Museum. London. United Kingdom

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Fossilised ammonite (Asteroceras obtusum)

Fossilised ammonite (Asteroceras obtusum). Ammonites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern cephalopods such as octopus, squid and cuttlefish

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: A forest from the Carboniferous era

A forest from the Carboniferous era
5614338 A forest from the Carboniferous era; (add.info.: A forest from the Carboniferous era. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Skeleton of a Megatherium, a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths, from Meyers Lexicon, pub

Skeleton of a Megatherium, a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print)
3473204 Skeleton of a Megatherium, a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Skeleton of a Megatherium)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: The woolly rhinoceros, Coelodonta antiquitatis, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924

The woolly rhinoceros, Coelodonta antiquitatis, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924
3473203 The woolly rhinoceros, Coelodonta antiquitatis, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: The woolly rhinoceros, Coelodonta antiquitatis)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Archaeopteryx, from 'Meyer's Lexicon', pub. 1927 (print)

Archaeopteryx, from 'Meyer's Lexicon', pub. 1927 (print)
3506003 Archaeopteryx, from 'Meyer's Lexicon', pub. 1927 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: An Archaeopteryx)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
5614342 The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius); (add.info.: The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Skeleton of a Megatharium

Skeleton of a Megatharium
5614341 Skeleton of a Megatharium; (add.info.: Skeleton of a Megatharium. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Fossils

Fossils
5614340 Fossils; (add.info.: Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Fern fossils in coal

Fern fossils in coal
5614339 Fern fossils in coal; (add.info.: Fern fossils in coal. From The World's Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil
5614336 A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil; (add.info.: A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Group of axes for work and battle. Some periods. Denmark

Group of axes for work and battle. Some periods. Denmark
Group of axes for work and battle. Core axes, flint axes and flake axes. Some periods. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Prehistory. Paleolithic. Hunters manufacturing weapons

Prehistory. Paleolithic. Hunters manufacturing weapons and cutting skins. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Lithograph print from a rare work by G.H. Schubert entitled, Illustrated Geology and Paleontology

Lithograph print from a rare work by G.H. Schubert entitled, Illustrated Geology and Paleontology, 1886. This series was published from 1896

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: SPAIN. Kortezubi. Horse (13000 BF). Upper Paleolithic

SPAIN. Kortezubi. Horse (13000 BF). Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: DENMARK. Alborg. Lindholm Hoje Viking Cemetery

DENMARK. Alborg. Lindholm Hoje Viking Cemetery. Burial site and settlement of Iron Age and Viking Age. 5th-11th c. Grave of man in form of stone ship. Iron Age. Architecture

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Prehistoric man, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915

Prehistoric man, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3588225 Prehistoric man, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Collins, William W. (1862-1951) (after); (add.info.: Prehistoric man)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Zuni Women weaving blanket (litho)

Zuni Women weaving blanket (litho)
6011049 Zuni Women weaving blanket (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zuni Women weaving blanket)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: The shop of a Navajo Silversmith (litho)

The shop of a Navajo Silversmith (litho)
6011046 The shop of a Navajo Silversmith (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shop of a Navajo Silversmith)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Two-hand fire drill, Kuskokwim Region, Alaska (litho)

Two-hand fire drill, Kuskokwim Region, Alaska (litho)
6011053 Two-hand fire drill, Kuskokwim Region, Alaska (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two-hand fire drill, Kuskokwim Region, Alaska)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Primitive Engineers, Thlinket Indians landing cedar log for communal house (litho)

Primitive Engineers, Thlinket Indians landing cedar log for communal house (litho)
6011050 Primitive Engineers, Thlinket Indians landing cedar log for communal house (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primitive Engineers)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Making and baking tortillas in Yucetan, Mexico (litho)

Making and baking tortillas in Yucetan, Mexico (litho)
6011047 Making and baking tortillas in Yucetan, Mexico (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making and baking tortillas in Yucetan, Mexico)

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Anthropomorphic stone stelae. Yamna Culture. 36th-23rd centu

Anthropomorphic stone stelae. Yamna Culture. 36th-23rd centu
Anthropomorphic stone stelae or statue menhirs, located in Yamna secondary graves. Yamna Culture. Late Copper Age - Early Bronze Age. 36th-23rd centuries BC

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Prehistory. Finland. Pottery of the Iron Age

Prehistory. Finland. Pottery of the Iron Age
Prehistory. Finland. Europe. Pottery of the Iron Age. The National Museum of Finland. Helsinki

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Metal Age. The gold bracteates. National Museum of Denmark

Metal Age. The gold bracteates. National Museum of Denmark
The gold bracteates. Flat, thin and single-sided gold medal worn as jewelry that was produced in Northern Europe predominantly during the Migration Period of the Germanic Iron Age

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Skull of a young girl. 18-20 years old. 3500-3400 BC

Skull of a young girl. 18-20 years old. 3500-3400 BC. Sigersdal Mose, Northern Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Core axes. Maglemosian and Kongemose periods. 8500-5500 BC

Core axes. Maglemosian and Kongemose periods. 8500-5500 BC
Axes for work and battle. Detail of core axes of the Maglemosian and Kongemose periods. 8500-5500 BC.. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Depiction of a hunting scene

LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Depiction of a hunting scene (circa 1500 BC). Neolithic art. Cave

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: FRANCE. Montignac. The Cave of Lascaux. Hall of

FRANCE. Montignac. The Cave of Lascaux. Hall of the Bulls. Group of deers. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Venus of Willendorf. Paleolithic art

Venus of Willendorf. Paleolithic art
Venus of Willendorf. 23rd mil. BC. Representation of fertility. Upper Paleolithic. Gravettian. Sculpture on rock. AUSTRIA. VIENNA. Vienna. Natural History Museum. Proc: AUSTRIA. LOWER AUSTRIA

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Tanzania. Kondoa Irangi. Koro rock paintings

Tanzania. Kondoa Irangi. Koro rock paintings
TANZANIA. Kondoa Irangi. Animals grazing. Koro rock paintings. Upper Paleolithic. Cave

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Argentina. Cave of the Hands. Cave paintings

Argentina. Cave of the Hands. Cave paintings
ARGENTINA. SANTA CRUZ. Perito Moreno. Cave of the Hands. Cave painting depicting hands, guanacos and geometric figures (11000-7500 BC). Neolithic art. Cave

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Possible location of Atlantis

Possible location of Atlantis
Possible Atlantis. Computer-generated map of a proposed location of the mythical city of Atlantis on Spartel Island in the Strait of Gibraltar

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Megatherium americanum, Natural Sciences Museum, Madrid, seen here in the late 19th century

Megatherium americanum, Natural Sciences Museum, Madrid, seen here in the late 19th century. The first Megatherium discovered in Argentina in 1788 was the first prehistoric animal skeleton mounted in

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Skeleton of a Megatharium. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Skeleton of a Megatharium. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish

Fossils. 1. Footprints of a bird. 2. Mudcracks. 3. Ammonite. 4. Trilobite. 5. Ripplemarks. 6. Fish. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: A forest from the Carboniferous era. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners

A forest from the Carboniferous era. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Fern fossils in coal. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Fern fossils in coal. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Cave of Niaux. Prehistoric painting. Horse head. France

Cave of Niaux. Prehistoric painting. Horse head. France
Cave of Niaux. Prehistoric painting. Magdalenian period. Upper Paleolithic. Horse head. France

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Spain. Lower Paleolithic. Cleaver flint

Spain. Lower Paleolithic. Cleaver flint
Prehistory. Spain. Lower Paleolithic. Cleaver flint. Arenero Hermanos, Madrid. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Prehistoric. Bronze Age. Northern Europe. Dagger and sword

Prehistoric. Bronze Age. Northern Europe. Dagger and sword. From Dragsfjard. The National Museum of Finland. Helsinki

Background imagePrehistorical Collection: Stone Age. Figurines of humans are, stylized depictions, suc

Stone Age. Figurines of humans are, stylized depictions, suc
Prehistory. Stone Age. Figurines of humans are known and these are mostly stylized depictions, such as a shaft-hole axe from Kiuruvesi. The National Museum of Finland. Helsinki



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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Prehistory: From Ancient Sun Chariots to Neanderthal Skulls" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of prehistory, where ancient civilizations left behind intriguing clues about their existence. One such enigmatic artifact is the Trundholm sun chariot, a remarkable bronze sculpture from the Early Bronze Age in 1400 BC. This celestial masterpiece hints at an advanced understanding of astronomy during that era. Venturing into Spain's Ribadesella, we find ourselves inside the Tito Bustillo Cave, adorned with shaggy depictions that transport us to a time long gone. These primitive artworks offer insights into early human creativity and storytelling. Bone objects discovered from the Maglemosian Culture (9500-6500 BC) provide evidence of our ancestors' resourcefulness and craftsmanship. These artifacts showcase their ability to fashion tools for survival and artistic expression. The mention of Atlantis sparks curiosity as we ponder its existence through artwork depicting this mythical city submerged beneath the sea. Could it be more than just a legend? Examining a Neanderthal skull takes us even further back in time, reminding us of our close evolutionary relatives who once roamed these lands thousands of years ago. Their presence lingers as a testament to our shared history. A fossilized ammonite serves as another relic from prehistoric times—a reminder that life on Earth has evolved over millions of years. Its intricate spiral pattern tells tales of ancient oceans teeming with diverse creatures. In Denmark, groups of axes used for both work and battle tell stories spanning different periods—testimonies to human ingenuity throughout various stages in history. Traveling back to Paleolithic times, we witness hunters skillfully manufacturing weapons for survival—an essential aspect of early human development ingrained within our DNA. Spain's Kortezubi reveals an Upper Paleolithic horse dating back 13, 000 years before present—a captivating glimpse into the bond between humans and animals during this era.