La Garma cave complex, Prehistoric cave complex in Ribamontán al Monte, Spain
Description
La Garma is a limestone cave system with five distinct levels containing Paleolithic art and archaeological remains. The galleries hold evidence of human occupation across multiple periods, with objects and drawings preserved throughout the space.
History
The cave was occupied by humans over thousands of years, as shown by finds on multiple levels. Around 15,000 years ago, a landslide sealed the lower section and preserved everything inside in its original state.
Culture
Hand prints and animal drawings on the walls show how early people left their marks in this space. These traces reveal the lives of humans who inhabited this region thousands of years ago.
Practical
Access to the cave is limited to researchers and specialists to maintain the exceptional condition of the prehistoric floors. Visitors can learn about the site through its documentation and educational materials available to the public.
Did you know?
A prehistoric landslide sealed a lower gallery and created one of the world's largest undisturbed Paleolithic floors. Objects in this sealed chamber remain exactly where early people left them thousands of years ago.
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