Cave of the Lion Man

The Cave of the Lion Man is an important prehistoric archaeological site in Germany, where a carved statuette known as the Lion Man was discovered. Dated to around 40,000 years ago, the figurine is one of the oldest known examples of figurative art. It depicts a creature with a human body and a lion's head, reflecting early humans' artistic creativity and possibly their spiritual or symbolic beliefs. The site provides valuable insights into early human cognition, culture, and the development of symbolic thoughts during the Paleolithic era.