Trou de l’Abîme, Cave and archaeological site in Couvin, Belgium
The cave contains two distinct levels with a large natural cavity situated 12 meters below the upper floor museum hall.
Archaeological excavations between 1984 and 1985 revealed Palaeolithic stone artifacts and Pleistocene faunal remains within the cave deposits.
The upper level houses a prehistoric museum displaying artifacts that document early human activities in the Wallonia region.
Located on the right bank of the Eau Noire river in central Couvin, the site has remained closed to public visits since August 2017.
Researchers discovered a Neanderthal child's milk tooth dated between 42,000 and 40,000 years old within the cave's sedimentary layers.
Location: Couvin
GPS coordinates: 50.05040,4.49767
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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