Zar cave is an archaeological site of prehistoric human habitation during the Upper Paleolithic [1]. It is located in the southern part of Zar village, in Kalbajar District, Azerbaijan [1]. During an archaeological campaign in the Kalbajar District from 1981 to 1987, cave paintings of prehistoric humans were discovered [1]. Flint knives, arrowheads and bone combs were also found during the excavations [1]. Traces of dents on discovered boards indicate that they were used for milling wheat [1].
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Also known as: Zar mağara düşərgəsi, Zar Mağarası, Зарская пещера, Зарська печера, ზარის მღვიმე, غار زار, كهف زار, ザル洞窟
| Type | Cave Structures |
|---|---|
| Period | 500 BC - 1 AD |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Coordinates | 40.0054° N, 45.9523° E |
Azerbaijan