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Prehistoric Times Collection

Step back in time to the prehistoric era, where ancient civilizations thrived and mammoths roamed freely

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Cave painting of a mammoth, artwork

Cave painting of a mammoth, artwork
Cave painting of a mammoth. Artwork of a prehistoric cave drawing from the cave of Font-de Gaume, in the Dordogne region of France. It shows a mammoth (Elephas primigenius)

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Cave painting of a boar, artwork

Cave painting of a boar, artwork
Cave painting of a boar. Artwork of a cave painting found on the roof of the Altamira Cave in northern Spain, which was inhabited during the the Upper Palaeolithic period

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Two Mothers. Artist: Faivre, Leon Maxime (1856-1941)

Two Mothers. Artist: Faivre, Leon Maxime (1856-1941)
Two Mothers. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)

The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Stone Age. A Feast, 1883. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: The Flight Before the Mammoth, 1885

The Flight Before the Mammoth, 1885. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Homme, Paris

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Caveman Playing the Flute. Artist: Kuznetsov, Konstantin Pavlovich (1863-1936)

Caveman Playing the Flute. Artist: Kuznetsov, Konstantin Pavlovich (1863-1936)
Caveman Playing the Flute. From a private collection

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Neanderthal skull, artwork

Neanderthal skull, artwork
Neanderthal skull parts. Artwork of parts of a Neanderthal skull, found in 1856 in a limestone quarry in the Neandertal area of Germany, after which the Neanderthals are named

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Cave painting of a bison, artwork

Cave painting of a bison, artwork
Cave painting of a bison. Artwork of a cave painting found on the roof of the Altamira Cave in northern Spain, which was inhabited during the the Upper Palaeolithic period

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Prehistoric sea level map, Europe

Prehistoric sea level map, Europe
Prehistoric sea level map. Published in 1913, this map shows changes in rivers and drainage patterns with sea level changes in Western Europe in prehistoric times (40, 000 to 100, 000 years ago)

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Cave painting of horse and hind, artwork

Cave painting of horse and hind, artwork
Cave painting of a horse and a hind. Artwork of a cave painting found on the roof of the Altamira Cave in northern Spain, which was inhabited during the the Upper Palaeolithic period

Background imagePrehistoric Times Collection: Kamchatka settlement, artwork

Kamchatka settlement, artwork
Kamchatka settlement. Artwork of an Itelmen village in Kamchatka, in the Russian Far East, consisting of summer dwellings built on stilts, occupied for up to three months of the year


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Step back in time to the prehistoric era, where ancient civilizations thrived and mammoths roamed freely. Witness the incredible artwork left behind by our ancestors, telling stories of their lives and experiences. In one cave painting, a majestic mammoth stands tall against a backdrop of vibrant colors. The artist's skill is evident as every detail is meticulously captured on the rocky canvas. Another masterpiece showcases a fierce boar, its powerful presence emanating from the walls. Travel further into history and immerse yourself in "The Stone Age: A Feast, " an awe-inspiring painting by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov. This captivating piece transports us to a time when humans gathered around roaring fires, celebrating their bountiful harvests with joyous festivities. "The Flight Before the Mammoth" takes us on an exhilarating journey through time. As we gaze upon this artwork, we can almost feel the adrenaline coursing through our veins as early humans escape from an enormous mammoth charging towards them. Leon Maxime Faivre's "Two Mothers" captures a tender moment between two Neanderthal women caring for their children. Their love and protection transcend time itself, reminding us that maternal instincts have always been deeply ingrained within humanity. Imagine hearing enchanting melodies echoing through prehistoric landscapes; Konstantin Pavlovich Kuznetsov brings this vision to life with his depiction of a caveman playing the flute. Music has always been part of human expression since ancient times. Delve deeper into prehistory with artistic interpretations of significant artifacts such as Neanderthal skulls and cave paintings depicting mighty bisons and graceful horses alongside hinds. These artworks offer glimpses into our ancestors' beliefs and daily lives. As you explore Europe during these distant times, study maps illustrating sea levels that existed thousands of years ago – witness how coastlines have shifted dramatically over millennia due to natural forces shaping our planet's geography.