Barranco León, Prehistoric archaeological site in Orce, Andalusia, Spain.
The excavation site spans across a semi-arid region that contains numerous fossil remains and stone tools from the Lower Paleolithic period.
Scientific excavations at Barranco León revealed a human milk tooth dated between 1.2 and 1.4 million years ago, marking the earliest human presence in Western Europe.
The stone tools discovered at the location demonstrate advanced knapping techniques, including both small flint instruments and larger limestone tools for various purposes.
Researchers access the protected site through formal permissions, while visitors can examine the archaeological findings at the local museum in Orce.
The geological layers contain over 2,400 lithic artifacts alongside remains of ancient hippopotamuses, horses, and deer, indicating a former lakeside environment.
GPS coordinates: 37.72712,-2.45518
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:32
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