Lichtenstein Cave

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The Lichtenstein Cave, discovered in 1972, is an archaeological cave site near Dorste, Lower Saxony, Germany with a length of 115 m (377 ft). The skeletal remains of 21 female humans and 19 males, dated to the Bronze Age, about 3,000 years ago were discovered. In addition, around 100 bronze objects (ear rings, bracelets, and finger rings) and ceramic parts from the Urnfield Culture were found.

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N 51.724444444444 °	E 10.174166666667 °

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Lichtensteinhöhle

Zum Lichtenstein
37520
Lower Saxony, Germany
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