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40,000-year-old bird figurines the size of a thumbnail discovered in German cave

Two tiny bird figurines, carved 40,000 years ago, have been found in a German cave.

By · Published August 3, 2026  06:57 UTC · Updated August 4, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Archaeologists announced the discovery of two tiny bird figurines carved from mammoth ivory in a German cave. The figurines, dating back 40,000 years, added to the limited examples of bird depictions in Ice Age art.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Two tiny bird figurines, carved 40,000 years ago, have been found in a German cave.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Two miniature bird figurines, each the size of a thumbnail, have been discovered in Hohle Fels Cave in Germany. The figurines, carved from mammoth ivory, date back 40,000 years to the Ice Age. Archaeologists and art historians are intrigued by the rarity of bird depictions in Ice Age art.

The discovery adds to the growing body of evidence that early humans possessed sophisticated artistic skills. The find is significant because it challenges previous assumptions about the artistic capabilities of early humans. The next steps involve further analysis of the figurines to determine more about the tools and techniques used in their creation.

The findings may also shed light on the cultural significance of birds to these early societies.

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Where were the bird figurines found?

The bird figurines were found in Hohle Fels Cave in Germany.

What are the figurines made of?

The figurines are carved from mammoth ivory.

How old are the figurines?

The figurines are 40,000 years old.

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