Discovering Prehistory
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 1.1.3
Discovering Prehistory
Discovering The Lascaux Caves
- The Lascaux Caves lie in south-western France.
- The Lascaux Caves were found in 1940 by four boys.
- The Lascaux Caves have paintings made by people who lived over 17,000 years ago.
- The paintings show animals like bulls and horses.
Discovering Ötzi: The Ice Man
- Ötzi is a frozen mummy found in the Alps on the Italy-Austria border.
- Ötzi lived over 5,000 years ago.
- Ötzi wore animal skins and carried a copper axe.
- He also had a bow and arrows and a small knife.
- His tattoos may show early medicine or protection.
Discovering Stonehenge
- Stonehenge stands in Wiltshire, England.
- Stonehenge was built over 4,500 years ago.
- The construction lasted around 1,500 years.
- Stonehenge stones weigh up to 40 tons.
- The stones come from places far away.
- Archaeologists found tools and bones near Stonehenge.
Test yourself on Discovering Prehistory
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