Human evolution - 3000000 BC - to 1000 AD - Velké Pavlovice, Czech Republic
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Human evolution - 3000000 BC - to 1000 AD - Velké Pavlovice
Waymark Code: WMYFJN
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/10/2018
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Velké Pavlovice is a town in Breclav District, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic. The region of Velké Pavlovice is famous for its vineyards. This part of South Moravian Region is also known for a series of ice age archaeological sites in the area, including the oldest permanent human settlement ever found by archaeologists in the entire world.
The palaeolithic settlement this part of Moravia, now located in the Czech Republic, has been under systematic archaeological research since 1924, initiated by Karel Absolon. In addition to the Venus figurine (
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This timeline is located on information sign in front of Velké Pavlovice municipality office.
Visit Instructions:At least one good photo you have personally obtained and a brief story of your visit. Any additions or corrections to the information about the Waymark (for instance, have the hours open to the public changed) will be greatly appreciated.