Cave lion bones may be evidence of Stone Age sacrifice

A large quantity of ancient cave lion bones found in the Ural Mountains may be evidence of Stone Age sacrifice.

The find was made in Imanai cave, in the Russian republic of Bashkiria, and it is causing excitement among Russian archeologists. In the excavation of a small area deep inside the cave, scientists discovered some 500 bones of giant cave lions – a unique discovery anywhere in the world.

They also found a cave bear skull pierced with an ancient spear. Weapons were also found – but no signs that pre-historic people lived in the cave.

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Story: Anna Liesowska, The Siberian Times | Photo: Pavel Kosintsev