Sensational find in Thuringia: Over 10,000 artifacts from the Neolithic Age!

The archaeologists released the remains of several houses near Walpernhain and have so far found more than 10,000 artifacts. The most important objects include impressive flint artifacts, special stone devices for woodworking and diverse ceramic objects. These finds enable not only the reconstruction of the way of life of the people at the time, but also an insight into the sophisticated technologies of the Neolithic Age.

a window to the past

The discovery of workshops for stone processing is particularly noteworthy. These places offer valuable information about the processing techniques of different types of rock and how these were used in the everyday production of tools. According to the Thuringian State Office for the Preservation of Monuments and Archeology

But that's not all: Even on a unique flint of flint from the second half of the 4th millennium BC, proudly could be looked back during older excavations in the Thuringia area. About 500 pits and up to five meters deep shafts were found, which prove that this region was already an important center for flint reduction at that time. Interestingly, human skeletons were also discovered who raise questions about burial - were it miners or relatives?

A look at the way of life of the ancestors

The excavations in the region are not only limited to the Neolithic period. Over the years, the archaeologists have also made numerous finds from the Bronze Age that give fascinating insights into the living conditions at that time and the social structure of people. The settlement, which has now been brought back into the light, could indicate a long tradition of ways of life in this area.

The dive in the history, which was promoted by the construction work for the Stromtrasse, could not only be of enormous importance for science, but also re -infect the interest of the public in our cultural heritage. While the archaeologists continue to examine the sites, we expect further results. So it can be hoped that Thuringia will continue to come up with other fascinating finds that bring us closer to the everyday life of our ancestors.

The reveals in the Saale-Holzland district are an encouraging sign of the relevance of archaeological work in Germany and the importance of preserving and researching our cultural heritage.