Europe 35,000 Years Ago: Exploring the Aurignacian Culture

TLDREurope 35,000 years ago was a vastly different landscape, covered in glaciers with unique fauna. The Neanderthals had disappeared, replaced by the pioneers of the Aurignacian culture. These early humans spread across the continent, hunting reindeer and using innovative tools made from antler and bone. Seafood, particularly mollusks, may have formed a significant part of their diet. The purpose of perforated batons remains a mystery, but they could have had practical uses involving ropes. The Aurignacian culture existed for at least 15,000 years and was a time of significant cultural and environmental change.

Key insights

🌍Europe 35,000 years ago was covered in glaciers, with a vastly different landscape and unique fauna.

🧭The Neanderthals had disappeared and were replaced by the pioneers of the Aurignacian culture.

🏹The Aurignacian culture spread across Europe, hunting reindeer and using innovative tools made from antler and bone.

🌊Seafood, particularly mollusks, may have formed a significant part of the Aurignacian diet.

❓The purpose of perforated batons remains a mystery, but they could have had practical uses involving ropes.

Q&A

What was Europe like 35,000 years ago?

—Europe 35,000 years ago was covered in glaciers, with a vastly different landscape and unique fauna.

What happened to the Neanderthals?

—The Neanderthals disappeared and were replaced by the pioneers of the Aurignacian culture.

What did the Aurignacian people hunt?

—The Aurignacian people hunted reindeer and used innovative tools made from antler and bone.

What formed a significant part of the Aurignacian diet?

—Seafood, particularly mollusks, may have formed a significant part of the Aurignacian diet.

What was the purpose of perforated batons?

—The purpose of perforated batons remains a mystery, but they could have had practical uses involving ropes.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Europe 35,000 years ago was covered in glaciers, with unique fauna.

00:51The Neanderthals had disappeared and were replaced by the pioneers of the Aurignacian culture.

02:44The Aurignacian culture spread across Europe, hunting reindeer and using innovative tools made from antler and bone.

14:39Seafood, particularly mollusks, may have formed a significant part of the Aurignacian diet.

16:30The purpose of perforated batons remains a mystery, but they could have had practical uses involving ropes.

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