How 15,800-Year-Old Engravings Reveal Paleolithic Fishing Practices
Recent discoveries at the Gönnersdorf site in Germany reveal intricate engravings that offer a rare glimpse into the fishing technologies and symbolic culture of Upper Paleolithic hunter-gatherers.
Ancient Engravings Illuminate Prehistoric Fishing
The Magdalenian site of Gönnersdorf in Germany, dated to approximately 15,800 years ago, offers an extraordinary window into Paleolithic life through engraved schist plaquettes. Recent research1 led by scientists from the Leibniz Zentrum für Archäologie and Durham University uncovered significant insights …
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