#moravian karst

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The most recent culture of the Upper Palaeolithic (the Late Upper Palaeolithic) in western and Central Europe is the Magdalenian, 20,000 - 12,500 years ago.

A man of the Moravian Magdalenian. He holds a spear-thrower using the principle of leverage, and a spear with a bone projectil point with saw-like razor-sharp microlites. The horses on his clothing are depicted according to a decorated object found in the Pekárna Cave (the Moravian Karst).

In front of the tent in the Pekárna in Moravian Karst cave. The large cave didn´t espace notice of the Magdalenian hunters, which were tracking the cariboos herds around the karst areas. In the cave of Pekárna, the rank of fireplaces was discovered across the corridor, which was probably the standing place of the tents. The cave climate was convenient for fabrication of the cariboo meat. The karst area enabled the hunters to use the terrain for building perfect traps.

Fascinating artefacts found in the Pekárna cave: tiny bone needles, Silicit tools, embedded into boned or horn handgrip, harpoons, blade-liked, decorated artefacts and fascinating portrayals of the scenes of the wildlife on the horse ribs (grazing horses, fighting bisons).

A camp of reindeer hunters of Petersfels

The picture takes us to southwest Germany, the well-known site of Petersfels by Engen. The narrow valley became a trap for hunted reindeer. Reindeer were killed there on a large scale, as the remains of their bones witness. The peculiarity of this picture is that the photographic studies were not created artificially, but were made just on the site, where well-versed fans displayed their home-made clothes, tents and Magdalenian weapons

Notice the antler heads of the throwing weapons, which were made so well that they can be compared with the artistic level of carving in butts of the recent firearms. 

One of the most beautiful and imaginative engravings on the thrower represents two fighting Capricorns. The Trois Frères cave in France. The image reconstruction represents the artefact in it´s original form (the heads of the Capricorns are not preserved).

A Magdalenian bone points with microlites A bone point from the Drátenická Cave in the Moravian karst. This artefact is now in the Institute Anthropos, which is a part of the Moravian Museum (Moravské zemské muzeum) in Brno. You can see (the lower part to the right) an impression of the former careful and fine binding. The reconstruction depicts the procedure of its piecing together.

The convenient terrain helps during the hunting. The Northern societies often hadn´t have enough members for driving the gregarious animals. Therefore, they built stone pillars, which the hunted cariboos were not able to distinguish from the hunter.

The bone needles found in abundance both in Petersfels and the Moravian Karst are different from those of the Gravettian. The woman in the picture is sewing a piece of clothing using an awl and a needle. The man is repairing the bone point of a weapon. He easily replaces individual broken segments of the cutting edge with new ones. To the left from him, there is his equipment, such as throwing weapons, lamps, a chieftain’s baton, a flute and bone points.

The reconstructional imitations of clothes dating back to the era of the Magdalenian reindeer and horse hunters. The first clothing is exhibited in the Museum of Engen. You can see decorative patterns made according to an ornamented shovel-like object found in the Moravian Karst on the right clothing.

A spear-thrower  was ideal for hunting animals living in herds, such as horses and reindeer. It was capable of shooting a maximum amount of projectiles within a minimal period of time. The accuracy of shots at a mass of running bodies was unimportant, the work was completed by sharp points. Most likely massive stone pillars were used when driving reindeer. Reindeer avoided them in the same way as they avoided people. That is why the Magdalenians preferred such environment where limestone screes, of which they erected the pillars, were available, e.g. outcrops of limestone, which are characteristic of the karst areas. The whole life of these people was closely connected with animals living in herds, and it formed their culture. The Magdalenian settlements came to Central Europe, namely to Poland, 16,000 years ago and to Moravia about 13,000 years ago

The representation of women, the unmistakable Magdalenian Venuses, was quite curious. Women’s figurines hardly bore any detail, they were often just outlined, and their bottoms were always stuck out. Some small figurines had holes for hanging.

One of the few Magdalenian Venuses that provided at least some information about her hairdo.

[lesnahod]

I met this cutie today. The little bronze bull from Býčí skála in Moravian Karst, which is a really fascinating place. The figurine is dated to about 600 years BCE and it is on display in the Natural Sciences Museum in Vienna.

[ancestorsalive]

21 Facts about the 𝗖𝘇𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰:

1. The Czech Republic was formed in 1993, following the peaceful split of Czechoslovakia in what is known as the Velvet Divorce.

2. The country is home to over 2,000 castles, making it one of the highest densities of castles in the world.

3. Prague, the capital city, is home to the largest ancient castle in the world, Prague Castle, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

4. The Czech Republic is the birthplace of the world-famous Pilsner lager, originating from the city of Plzeň (Pilsen) in 1842.

5. The country has a long tradition of puppetry and marionette exhibitions. Puppetry was added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016.

6. The Gregor Mendel, the founder of genetics, was born in 1822 in what is now the Czech Republic.

7. The Czech Republic ranks as one of the top countries in terms of beer consumption per capita. The tradition of brewing dates back to the 10th century.

8. The currency used is the Czech koruna (CZK), as the country has not adopted the Euro.

9. The Charles University in Prague, established in 1348, is one of the oldest universities in the world.

10. The traditional Christmas dinner in the Czech Republic often includes carp, which families sometimes keep alive in their bathtubs before preparing it for the meal.

11. The Czech Republic is the birthplace of the renowned Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha.

12. The country's landscape is quite diverse, including bohemian paradise's rock cities, Moravian karst caves, and mountain ranges like the Krkonoše, home to the highest peak in the country, Sněžka.

13. The Czech Republic is known for its spa towns, including Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, and Františkovy Lázně, attracting visitors seeking relaxation and therapeutic treatments.

14. The Moravian Karst, a protected nature reserve in the eastern part of the Czech Republic, features more than 1,000 known caves and gorges.

15. The Velocipedes Museum in Česká Třebová is one of the world's largest museums dedicated to bicycles and motorcycles.

16. The Czech language belongs to the West Slavic group of languages and is known for its challenging pronunciation and grammar.

17. Traditional Czech glassmaking and crystal production have a long history, with Bohemian crystal being highly prized worldwide.

18. The Olomouc cheese, known as Olomoucké syrečky or tvarůžky, is a smelly, aged cheese from the region of Olomouc, famous throughout the country.

19. The Czech Republic has a significant tradition of animation and film, with filmmakers like Jan Švankmajer gaining international acclaim.

20. Kutná Hora, a town in the Czech Republic, is home to the Sedlec Ossuary, a small Roman Catholic chapel, adorned with decorations made out of human bones.

21. The Czech Republic was the first former Eastern Bloc state to gain developed economy status according to the World Bank, showcasing its successful transition from a state-controlled economy to a market-driven one.

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Route: Brno - Slavkov u Brna castle - The Cairn of Peace Austerlitz - Moravian Karst - Brno Duration: 7 h Firstly we will visit to the chateau in Slavkov u Brna is like visiting a piece of France. Castle of Slavkov ranks among the oldest well-preserved manors in Moravia. According to written sources the

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An unforgettable adventure in the Punkva Caves

Last week I finally had the opportunity to explore the famous Punkva Caves in the Moravian Karst. This trip had been on my bucket list for a long time, and I have to say: it was worth it!

The history of these fascinating caves goes back a long way. Parts of the caves were explored as early as the 17th century, but it wasn't until 1909 that the Czech speleologist Karel Absolon succeeded in penetrating deeper into the underground labyrinth. His discoveries led to the caves being opened to the public in 1910.

My adventure began with an exciting ride in the cable car. As we floated gently over the picturesque landscape of the Moravian Karst, I could hardly contain my anticipation of the subterranean experience to come. The view from the top was breathtaking and gave a foretaste of the natural wonders that awaited me.

Once inside the caves, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over thousands of years. Our guide explained that some of these formations grow up to 1cm per century - a fascinating thought of the time spans that nature has been at work here.

The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly the boat trip on the underground river Punkva. In the silence of the cave, interrupted only by the gentle lapping of the water, I felt like I was in another world. When we reached the famous Macocha Abyss, I was speechless in the face of the enormous 138 metre deep gorge.

The Punkva Caves are not only a natural wonder, but also a testament to human exploration and perseverance. The thought of the early explorers who explored this subterranean world with simple means is remarkable.

After the excursion, I was amazed at what Mother Nature is capable of and grateful for this unique experience. The Punkva Caves are definitely worth a visit - a fascinating journey into the depths of the earth and the history of human exploration.

[shadowkat361]

“ The Witch of Katerinska Cave” by Mark Gubics @500px

[vera-simik]

My dad and I had both free monday, so we went on a trip to the Moravian Karst - to the Sloup-Šošůvka & Catherine (Kateřinská) caves:

And... I couldn't resist to buy ANOTHER pair of bat socks 😄

[rigarightnow]

15.09.2018, Blansko, Czechia. 

[int0design]

sixpenceee:The Macocha Abyss is a sinkhole in the Moravian Karst... https://georgianadesign.tumblr.com/post/637814593091239936

[nerdaces]

The territory of the today’s Czech Republic was especially convenient for building underground factories. The allied bombers did not operate there, there was practically no armed resistance and the infrastructure was still intact. As a result of this, many German underground factories were established, especially in the mining areas of the Czech karst, in the caves of the Moravian karst or in railway tunnels. Some of them are accessible to general public today.

Underground Factory Richard is the largest underground factory in the Czech Republic. It was built near the city of Litoměřice in the hill Radobýl and Bídnice in the Czech Uplands by expanding and strengthening of tens of kilometres (25–30 km) of galleries of the original limestone mines. Nearly 5 000 prisoners from the Terezín concentration camp died during its construction (1944–1945). It served for weapon production. Since 2009, steps have been made to make the underground factory accessible to the public.

There is also a great website where you can take a virtual tour of the place!

http://www.podzemi.eu/fotografie/VR/image6621.html

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The Good and the Bad: Penzion Na Gruntě, Vranov

The Good and the Bad: Penzion Na Gruntě, Vranov

Good food, good beer and an excellent room

Where: 70, Vranov, 664 32, Czech Republic

The church in Vranov – a short distance from Na Gruntě

The Good:This small Pension (or Inn) is located just outside the centre of the small village of Vranov some 13 kilometres north of Brno in South Moravia. Na Grunte is a long, low building – just two floors – that someone has taken a great deal of trouble to…

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The Macocha Abyss , also known as the Macocha Gorge

A sinkhole in the Moravian Karst Cave system of the Czech Republic located north of the city of Brno, near the town of Blansko. The Punkva River flows through it. The sinkhole is about 138.7 meters deep and also the deepest of its kind  in Central Europe. It is a popular tourist attraction for casual visitors to the region, in addition to cavers and advanced technical divers.

Macocha Abyss is a monumental part of the five Punkva Caves of the so-called “light-hole” type which arose by gradual falling of huge cave space with several floors. The abyss continues under the surface of Down small lake to the proved total depth of 187,5m.

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