Fontbrégoua Cave

The limestone cave contains multiple chambers including a porch, main room, and lower room, situated 400 meters above sea level near a freshwater spring.

Excavations between 1948 and 1960 by André Taxil, followed by Jean Courtin in the 1970s, revealed extensive human occupation from the Upper Paleolithic through Neolithic periods.

The cave holds remains of seven adults and six children, along with numerous artifacts that indicate agricultural communities used this location for temporary settlement.

Researchers and visitors must coordinate with local authorities to access the cave, as it maintains protected status as a designated historical monument.

Analysis of human and animal bones found in the cave sparked discussions among archaeologists about potential evidence of Neolithic cannibalism versus burial practices.

Location: Salernes

GPS coordinates: 43.57949,6.21437

Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:32