Geisenklösterle, Blaubeuren, Germany

Geisenklösterle is a cave near Blaubeuren and an important site for the European Upper Paleolithic. It is one of a number of caves where early modern humans in the Aurignacian, between 43,000 and 30,000 years ago left traces of early artwork. Geisenklösterle was first archaeologically explored in 1963. Systematic excavations began in 1973, from 1974 to 2002 sponsored by the land of Baden-Württemberg. A 1983 monographical publication summarized the results up to that time.

The cave has six levels belonging to the Aurignacian and seven levels of the Gravettian, besides earlier levels belonging to the Middle Paleolithic and later ones spanning the Magdalenian down to the Middle Ages. The Aurignacian levels date to between 43,000 and 32,000 years ago, and yielded stone tools, artefacts made from antlers, bones and ivory. Among the most notable items are a sculpture of a flutes of bird bone and mammoth ivory, the oldest known musical instruments with an age of 42,000 to 43,000 years.

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seratus1 (3 months ago)
Beautifully located in the Achtal. With an impressive view. With some information boards about the origins and history of the Geißenklösterle. Sufficient parking spaces and storage spaces for bicycles are available. Benches and tables for taking a break are available. The seating on the old linden tree is also great. There is a round bench around the tree. A young linden tree was planted opposite, also with a bench. Some are also wider, perfect for lying down and enjoying the sun's rays. And in the over Oh you can cool off perfectly on hot summer days.

florin cristian mihai (2 years ago)
Tipical German scenic trails ,caves, fresh air, and vegetation depending on the season. NO GRILL . NO TRASH BINS . NO PUBLIC TOILET. Just sightseeing

erik vdbroeck (4 years ago)
Loved our ancestor's memorable place

Thomas Veit (6 years ago)
Schöne gegend zum laufen radfahren und cachen

Thorsten Roll (7 years ago)
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