Bruniquel Cave, Prehistoric cave in Bruniquel, France.
The cave features circular structures made from 400 pieces of stalagmites, positioned 336 meters from the entrance in complete darkness.
Scientific studies in 2016 confirmed the structures date back 176,500 years, establishing them as the oldest known human-made formations on Earth.
The presence of organized stone arrangements and fire traces indicates advanced capabilities of Neanderthal societies long before modern humans existed.
The castles of Bruniquel present exhibitions about the cave findings, offering guided tours and educational activities about prehistoric life.
The cave contains two main circular formations measuring 6.7 by 4.5 meters and 2.2 by 2.1 meters, constructed using 2.2 tons of stalagmites.
Location: Bruniquel
GPS coordinates: 44.06194,1.67611
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
Château de Bruniquel
1 km
Château de Penne
4.5 km
Commanderie de Vaour
10.2 km
Bruniquel rock shelters
2 km
Château de Montricoux
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Courbet Cave
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Musée Charles Portal
9.3 km
Forges de Caussanus
273 m
Château des Capitaines-gouverneurs
8 km
Église et beffroi de Penne
4.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Montricoux
4.9 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Bruniquel
1.2 km
Eglise Saint-Maffre de Bruniquel
3.4 km
Musée Marcel-Lenoir
5 km
Église Saint-Corneille de Puycelsi
8.1 km
Pont de Laval
8.9 km
Église Saint-Léonard de Puygaillard-de-Quercy
5.2 km
Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption de Vaour
10.2 km
Porte de l'Irissou
8.1 km
Maison Le Parlement
1.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Jacmes de Puycelsi
8.3 km
Laussier
10.2 km
Maison dite des Comtes de Fayrols
1.1 km
Maison Belaygue
1.1 km
Maison aux anneaux de fer
1.1 km
Remparts de Puycelsi
8.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Puycelsi
8 km
Bruniquel, Porte Méjane
1.1 kmReviews
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