Ancient Man Cave is a prehistoric human residence and burial site, discovered by archaeologists in 1966 in Cuc Phuong National Park (Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh province).
Ancient People Cave - where 3 ancient tombs were discovered in 1966 with skeletons lying curled up
This cave is currently about 4 km from the entrance of Cuc Phuong forest. The cave has an area of about 30 m2, has 3 compartments, is wide and airy, the door faces the southwest. In which, the outermost compartment is wide, bright and airy, so it was chosen by prehistoric people as a place to live. The middle compartment is narrow, dark, damp, and is where bats live. The innermost compartment is dark, damp and has a beautiful stalactite system.
In 1966, the Vietnam Institute of Archaeology, in collaboration with Cuc Phuong National Park and with the help of German experts, excavated this cave.
The results showed that there was a very rich and diverse cultural layer here, including stream snails, mountain snails, animal bones and teeth such as gibbons, monkeys, bears, wild boars, deer, etc. In addition, labor tools such as stone axes, stone knives and nearly 2 m thick ash were also discovered.
Tourists visit and explore Ancient People Cave
In particular, during the excavation process, archaeologists discovered 3 ancient tombs buried in a curled-up, squatting position at a depth of 40 cm to 140 cm with fossilized human skeletons that were still quite intact about 7,500 years ago.
The remains of primitive people were buried around the stone embankment, the bottom was covered with crushed stone, some graves were sprinkled with ochre and most of these graves were placed near the fire. According to the assessment, the tombs in the cave are ancient tomb structures discovered for the first time in the relics of the Hoa Binh culture, it helps us recall the early ideas about primitive beliefs and religions.
Ancient Man Cave is a dry cave with the characteristics of limestone mountains. The air here is very cool and airy, which is also the reason why primitive people chose this cave as their place to live.
Mysterious tombs in the Cave of the Ancients
It is known that of the 3 sets of remains excavated in the Ancient People Cave, 2 sets of remains are being kept at the Vietnam Museum of Archaeology, 1 set is being preserved and displayed at the Cuc Phuong Museum.
Cuc Phuong National Park is located in 3 provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa with a total area of 22,408 hectares. This is the first national park in Vietnam and is currently a destination attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to relax and explore.
Some pictures of Ancient Man Cave - where there are mysterious ancient tombs
To enter the Ancient Cave, you have to walk over a bridge over 100 meters long to the limestone mountain area, then climb over 200 stone steps to reach the cave entrance.
Entrance to the Cave of the Ancients
Inside the cave are three ancient tombs, the remains are placed in a curled up position. These remains are determined to be about 7,500 years old.
According to recorded documents, the tombs in the cave are ancient tomb structures discovered for the first time in sites belonging to the Hoa Binh culture.
Ancient Man Cave is a special archaeological site, a unique cultural site in the history of human development and a valuable heritage under the protection of Cuc Phuong National Park.
Currently, Ancient People Cave is a popular tourist destination of Cuc Phuong National Park, welcoming thousands of visitors every year to visit and explore.
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