"Uncovering 9 Distinct Stone Age Cultures Through Prehistoric Jewelry"
Researchers have identified nine distinct cultural groups in Stone Age Europe based on the variety of beads and ornaments found from the Gravettian period, 34,000 to 24,000 years ago. These groups were defined by their geographical locations and distinctive crafting styles, using materials such as ivory, bones, teeth, antlers, gemstones, shells, and amber. The study also revealed movement of materials between different groups and cultural differences in burial practices, shedding light on the diverse cultural landscape of prehistoric Europe.