Archaeological excavations at Ružina Cave near Gacko in Bosnia have uncovered significant artifacts dating back 20,000 years. This discovery provides valuable insights into the lives of hunter-gatherers during the Ice Age and has attracted attention from the international archaeological community.
The unearthed artifacts include hundreds of stone tools, bone artifacts, and pigments used for personal adornment. Animal remains found at the site offer a detailed glimpse into the daily lives and adaptive strategies of the cave's early inhabitants. This research has already exceeded expectations, revealing a hunter-gatherer camp from the last Ice Age.
Professor Dušan Mihailović from the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade and Ivana Grujić, director of the Museum of Herzegovina, are leading the research team, emphasizing detailed analysis and public engagement. The local community anticipates that this discovery will attract tourists and boost the regional economy.
The archaeological research project in Ružina Cave will last 7 years and will bring together leading global institutions involved in various aspects of studying human history, as well as numerous global universities that will conduct DNA, protein and other necessary tests.