Roca dels Bous, Archaeological site in Sant Llorenç de Montgai, Spain.
Roca dels Bous is an archaeological site near Camarasa containing evidence of ancient human occupation in the region. The location sits on a hillside overlooking the Segre River and holds animal bones and stone tools from around 50,000 years ago.
The site formed as a settlement location during the Stone Age when early human groups lived there. Researchers have investigated the remains since the 1980s to understand how people inhabited and survived in the landscape.
The Government of Catalonia designated Roca dels Bous as a Cultural Asset of National Interest due to its Middle Paleolithic archaeological significance.
The site is located in a hilly area and can be reached from the city of Balaguer. Visitors will find information panels on location that explain the findings and historical context.
The site reveals how early people moved between different environments and followed animal migrations through mountain terrain. This behavior shows they adapted their movements to seasons and where herds traveled.
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