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Lithic industry. Tools used by reindeer hunters. From the camp at Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahrensburg Culture. Mesolithic. Northwestern Europe. 12200 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark
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10th 11th Copenhagen Danish Denmark Human Hunt Hunters Instrument Mesolithic Nomadic Northwestern Paleolithic Prehistoric Prehistorical Prehistory Reindeer Scandinavia Tool Tools Epipaleolithic Glaciation Lolland North Central
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1. Title: Lithic Industry: Tools Used by Reindeer Hunters of the Mesolithic Ahrensburg Culture, Solbjerg, Lolland, Denmark (12200 BC) This evocative image showcases a captivating collection of lithic tools, meticulously excavated from the Mesolithic Ahrensburg Culture site at Solbjerg in Lolland, Denmark. Dating back to approximately 12200 BC, during the late Glacial period, these tools offer a glimpse into the daily lives of the nomadic reindeer hunters of Northwestern Europe. The scene is set against the interior of a prehistoric camp, with various objects scattered around, hinting at the presence of human inhabitants. The tools, made primarily of stone, are expertly crafted and include a range of instruments essential for survival during this era. Among them, you can identify spear points, knives, scrapers, and projectile points, all meticulously designed for hunting, butchering, and preparing hides. The Ahrensburg Culture, also known as the Maglemose or Skottemarke Culture, is a significant archaeological discovery in the European prehistory. This period, also referred to as the Epipaleolithic or the Mesolithic, marked the transition from the Paleolithic era, where humans primarily relied on flint tools, to the Neolithic era, characterized by the use of pottery and agriculture. This photograph, taken at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen, provides a unique opportunity to connect with the past and appreciate the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our ancient ancestors. The tools, preserved for millennia, serve as a testament to their skills and the challenges they faced during the Mesolithic period.
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