Cave of Aurignac, Prehistoric cave in Aurignac, France
The cave consists of a limestone cavity with an entrance located at 340 meters altitude on the northern slope of Fajolles Ridge.
Jean-Baptiste Bonnemaison found the cave in 1852, leading to excavations by Édouard Lartet in 1860 that revealed significant prehistoric human occupation.
The archaeological site gave its name to the Aurignacian period, the first culture of the Upper Paleolithic in Europe from 39,000 to 28,000 years ago.
The cave stands 1.6 kilometers northwest of Aurignac village, accessible through road D635 connecting Aurignac to Boulogne-sur-Gesse.
The excavations uncovered remains of nine carnivore species, including cave hyenas, and ten herbivore species alongside human-made flint and bone tools.
Location: Aurignac
Address: Vallon du ruisseau de Rodes
GPS coordinates: 43.22250,0.86528
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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