Ancient CivilizationsMysterious Ancient Hittite Tablets And 8,000-Year-Old Ornaments Discovered In Kateřinská Cave, Czech Republic Posted on January 19, 2026 by Administrator Katerinská Cave, located in the Moravian Karst of the Czech Republic, is a significant archaeological site known for its remarkable discoveries. Recently, researchers uncovered artifacts over 8,000 years old from the end of the Middle Neolithic period. Among these finds were ancient ornaments crafted from snail shells, manually shaped and used as decorative items.