Excitement Over the Discovery of a Stone Age Human Habitat, Many Needles and Spears

Heboh Penemuan Tempat Tinggal Manusia Zaman Batu, Banyak Jarum dan Tombak

"The Discovery of Stone Age Human Habitats is Making Waves, Many Needles and Spears"

"With an estimated age of around 16,800 years, the dwelling site in La Garma Cave in Cantabria seems to have undergone almost no changes since it was abandoned by ancient inhabitants. In fact, various tools and artifacts are still scattered across the surface of the floor."

The discovery of La Garma Cave was first made in 1995.

"This cave became a residence for humans during the Upper Paleolithic period and has one of the most complete collections of rock art in Europe, covering a time span from the Old Stone Age to the relocation from the site during the Magdalenian period about 17,000 years ago."

Excitement Over the Discovery of a Stone Age Human Habitat, Many Needles and Spears

"At that time, a pile of stones blocked the entrance to the cave, causing its contents to be confined like a prehistoric time capsule."

"Although the main room has been inaccessible for thousands of years, the surrounding caves are still inhabited by humans."

"This is confirmed by the presence of piles of kitchen waste from the Middle Stone Age, graves from the Copper and Bronze Ages, as well as fortifications and graves from the Iron Age to the Visigoth and the Middle Ages."

Based on information from the University of Cantabria, this oval-shaped room has an area of about 5 square meters and is surrounded by a series of stone blocks and stalagmites, forming a structure supported by a railing on the cave wall, made of wood and skin. In the center of the room, there is a fireplace surrounded by items used by the cave's inhabitants in their daily lives.

The equipment includes tools for making artifacts from stone, horn, and bone, as well as tools used for processing animals and working with hides.

The translation of "Temukan Tombak dan Jarum" to English is "Find the Spear and Needle".

"Out of a total of 4,614 artifacts that have been discovered, researchers also found spears, needles, and 'proto harpoons.' In addition, this cave also holds a number of artworks, such as auroch bones carved with images of aurochs and human faces. According to the researchers, this is the only artifact of its kind ever found in Paleolithic Europe."

Here is the translated text with HTML tags preserved: "Gelang or pendants that may have been used by the cave dwellers were also found, mostly made from deer, horse, and bison bones. Researchers continue to conduct excavations and analyses using non-invasive methods to deepen their knowledge of La Garma while preserving it. Additional information about this discovery will be announced at a press conference at the National Archaeological Museum in February 2024."

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