Grotte du Placard, Prehistoric cave art site in Moulins-sur-Tardoire, France.
The limestone cave extends 25 meters in length and 10 meters in width, positioned 17 meters above the Tardoire River with a large entrance porch.
Archaeological excavations from 1864 revealed multiple layers of human occupation, containing artifacts from Mousterian, Solutrean, and Magdalenian periods.
The cave walls display intricate animal engravings, particularly horses, along with geometric patterns that researchers named the Placard signs.
The site includes an interpretation center with virtual tours, video projections, and archaeological exhibits that explain the cave's significance without reservations.
Scientists discovered Neanderthal and Homo sapiens remains in the cave, including evidence of funeral practices from different prehistoric periods.
Location: Moulins-sur-Tardoire
GPS coordinates: 45.68970,0.41972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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