Sensation find in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis: over 10,000 artifacts discovered!

Sensation find in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis: over 10,000 artifacts discovered!

Walpernhain, Deutschland - What happens in the Saale-Holzland district? Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in Thuringian Walpershain, which could significantly expand the understanding of the Neolithic Age. As part of a construction project for Stromtrasse Suedostlink, the remains of a millennium -old settlement were uncovered during preliminary examinations. The Thuringian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments and Archeology describes the finds of outstanding importance. Here not only several houses, but also fascinating artifacts were discovered that can tell us a lot about the way of life at the time.

A total of more than 10,000 objects from the period between 4,900 and 4,500 BC. BC was recovered. These come from the culture of the stitch band ceramics and include flint artifacts, special stone devices for woodworking and a variety of ceramic objects. The discovery of the workplaces for stone machining also offers interesting insights into the techniques with which people worked on different types of rock at the time. According to n-tv, these finds are of central importance for the reconstruction of the living conditions at that time.

a look into the past

The remaining remains provide information about the living and living conditions of the people in the Neolithic Age. How was daily life in a settlement thousands of years ago? The Thuringian State Office emphasizes that these discoveries not only shed light on the history of the region, but also make an important contribution to archeology. The finds open up new perspectives on the techniques and the material development of the population at the time.

Another exciting aspect is that the settlement was discovered as part of the preliminary examinations for the planned Strasse. This shows once again how important careful archaeological studies are in large construction projects. The cooperation between the construction planners and the archaeologists enables valuable historical information to be secured and preserved. Die Thüringer report that the site shows not only the architecture but also the social structures of the then society.

This discovery promises exciting insights into the early history lifestyle and could be of great relevance for archeology in Thuringia. The extensive finds and their significant context will certainly continue to be researched intensively in the coming years and could fundamentally change our picture of the Neolithic period.