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The research into the often unusual burial sites of the Paleolithic period is revolutionizing our image of Stone Age man. The sites, most of which were probably built around 25,000 years ago, are lavishly decorated. For what purpose? Was the Paleolithic culture much more differentiated than long thought? Also in terms of the social status of women and men? In 1872, the archaeologist Émile Rivière discovered a skeleton thousands of years old on the French-Italian border: His research is full of surprising twists and turns and permanently changes our image of the men and especially the women of the Stone Age. This and other grave finds present the peoples of the Paleolithic period in a much more differentiated way than long thought. The sites, most of which were probably built around 25,000 years ago, are lavishly decorated, which is extremely unexpected for today's observers. Who were these people who were buried with so much care and adornment: Shamans? Chiefs? Or ordinary people with a strong taste for ornaments? The documentary examines sites in France, the Czech Republic, Italy and Russia and is particularly interested in the richly decorated tomb of the woman in the Grimaldi Caves, whom Émile Rivière initially thought was a man ... Documentary by Pauline Coste (F/CZ 2021, 53 min) #stoneage #history #archaeology Video available on YouTube until 12/23/2024 Link to the media library: https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/097508-... Subscribe to the ARTE YouTube channel: / artede Follow us on social networks: Facebook: / arte.tv Twitter: / artede Instagram: / arte.tv