Torralba and Ambrona, Archaeological and paleontological complex in Soria Province, Spain
The excavation areas of Torralba and Ambrona extend across multiple fossiliferous levels containing remains of ancient elephants, horses, and prehistoric human tools.
The sites date back to the Lower Paleolithic period, approximately 350,000 years ago, when early humans used these locations for hunting and processing large mammals.
Research at these locations has revealed evidence of advanced tool-making abilities through discoveries of flake tools, hand-axes, and wooden implements used for hunting.
The Yacimiento-Museo Arqueológico de Ambrona displays artifacts and provides educational materials about the prehistoric findings along the Torralba-Miño de Medinaceli road.
The concentration of elephant remains at these sites suggests they may represent an ancient elephant graveyard similar to those observed in African regions.
Location: Miño de Medinaceli
GPS coordinates: 41.16017,-2.49851
Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:58
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