Sensational find: 10,000 artifacts from the Neolithic Age discovered!

Sensational find: 10,000 artifacts from the Neolithic Age discovered!

Walpernhain, Deutschland - In the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, more precisely at Walpernhain, archaeologists have made an incredible discovery during preliminary examinations for the planned Stromtrasse Suedostlink. This site contains the remains of a more than 6,500 -year -old settlement of the cultural ceramic culture, from the period from 4,900 to 4,500 BC. BC, the experts from the Thuringian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments and Archeology promoted a variety of artifacts to the daylight that could significantly expand our understanding of the way of life in the Neolithic. [Thuringia24] (https://www.thueringen24.de/thueringen/article300492200/thueringen-archen- Archaeology-Fund-Saale-Holzland-Kreis-Wallpernhain-Ruinen-Reichsburg) reported that so far over 10,000 finds have been recovered, including flint artifacts, stone appliances for wood processing Ceramic objects.

As part of the construction project to the Stromtrasse, about six to seven houses were excavated, which were up to 17 x 9 meters tall, and had numerous post pits. These pits are up to one meter deep and testify to the architecture of the time. The discoveries not only provide interesting insights into the construction and work techniques available at the time, but are also of the highest interest in the reconstruction of processing technologies of different types of rock. According to the Thuringian State Office, the outstanding importance of this finds for archeology and historical science is confirmed

The spectacular artifacts

The variety of artifacts found in the pits of the settlement is remarkable. Archeology42 emphasizes that the finds range from special woodworking devices, drilling nuclei and friction mills to decorated ceramics. The workplaces for stone processing, which have also been identified, are particularly fascinating because they give an insight into the technological skills of the people of that time. It is believed that the tool techniques and materials that were used at the time have to be re -evaluated.

The excavations and the Stromtrasse

The excavations take place as part of preliminary examinations, which have been carried out since August 2021 for about 30 km of the Suedostlink route. By 2024, further building -on investigations are to be carried out in the other sections of the route. The Thuringian State Office has already announced that it will accompany the work by 2027 and thus ensure that these sites of historical sites are treated primarily while the construction activities continue. Diethüringer describes that the discoveries are not only for the archeology of Ello, but also for understanding the early history of the region.

Overall, the site at Walpernhain promises to offer further spectacular insights into life and the techniques of the Neolithic population and could thus shape our picture of this era sustainably. The discoveries once again show how important it is to take archaeological preliminary examinations seriously and to honor the connections to the past.