Germany, 2024 "Archaeology in Germany: Schöningen Spears" Set on Cover
Germany · 2024 · 85c, 100c, 160c
This set of three stamps commemorates archaeological finds in Germany, specifically the Schöningen Spears. The designs depict a spear point, a throwing stick, and a reconstruction of a prehistoric horse hunt. The spears are among the oldest known wooden hunting weapons, dating back over 300,000 years.
The discovery of the Schöningen Spears in the 1990s revolutionized the understanding of early human cognitive and hunting abilities, proving they were skilled hunters of large game.
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