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The discovery of 25.000-year-old tools in a cave in Spain reveals signs of an early human civilization. This incredible find could offer new insights into ancient life in Europe!
A major archaeological discovery in caves in the Pyrenees, Spain, has challenged the established timeline of human occupation in the Europe. In particular, the cave known as Cave of the Tritons revealed 25.000-year-old tools, suggesting that Homo sapiens inhabited the region's valleys much earlier than previously thought.
Previously, it was believed that extreme environmental conditions kept this area uninhabited until the end of the coldest period, around 20.000 years ago. However, the tools findings change this understanding and indicate that the first humans occupied the area before these dates.
Archaeological discoveries reveal surprising details
New archaeological discoveries indicate that the first Homo sapiens arrived in the Pyrenees at an earlier date than previously estimated.
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Stone tools and industries associated with these ancient populations have been found in deeper levels of the Cova dels Tritons.
According to researcher Maite Arilla, from IPHES-CLOSE, the stones used to make the tools are local and the blades found have similarities with those discovered in coastal areas of Europe. This suggests that the first human populations in the region already had advanced technological knowledge.
"These blades and tools are part of a technology that dates back to the period of the first Homo sapiens in Europe.”, comments Arilla. However, archaeologists have not yet determined whether the tools belong to the Gravettian or Aurignacian period, two important phases of prehistory.
Ruth Blasco, another researcher involved in the excavations, revealed that the deepest level of the cave, where the tools were found, brought an unexpected discovery. Until then, it was believed that this part of the Cova dels Tritons had been an exclusive refuge for carnivores, such as leopards and brown bears.
The team was used to finding evidence of goat hunting and bear hibernation. However, as they descended one level further, the presence of human evidence surprised the archaeologists.
Extreme climate and archaeological challenges in the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees region is known for its extreme climate, which often makes archaeological research difficult. The combination of climate change over the centuries and erosion caused by retreating glaciers has made studying these areas a major challenge.
Furthermore, abrupt changes in the landscape, often caused by intense climate variations, directly influenced human occupation in the region.
The discovery of tools in other caves in the region, such as Cova de les Llenes, the Nerets and the Cova dels Muricecs, has also contributed to the understanding of how these early populations coped with adverse conditions.
Evidence suggests that sudden climate changes, such as droughts or periods of intense cold, directly affected the survival of these primitive communities. During the Ice Age, for example, many human populations were forced to migrate or modify their survival strategies in the face of environmental changes.
In summary, these recent archaeological discoveries not only expand our understanding of human presence in the Pyrenees but also challenge long-held assumptions about the occupation of the region.
By revealing the presence of Homo sapiens 25.000 years ago, these findings illuminate a still little-known chapter in human history, highlighting the complex relationship between early populations and the drastic climate changes they faced.
