Grottes des Espélugues, Prehistoric cave in Lourdes, France
The Espelugues Cave features three Gothic-style arches at its entrance and extends 283 meters into the mountain with a 19-meter elevation difference.
Archaeologists conducted initial excavations in 1860, discovering numerous animal bones, carved objects, and prehistoric tools dating from the Magdalenian period.
The cave contains multiple chambers where early humans left behind important artifacts, including tools, sculptures, and engravings from different prehistoric periods.
Visitors can reach the cave by following the Way of the Cross path on Calvary Hill or park at Place du Comte de Beauchamp for direct access.
In 1889, researchers discovered an exceptional mammoth ivory statuette known as the Horse of Lourdes within the cave's archaeological deposits.
Location: Lourdes
GPS coordinates: 43.09600,-0.06039
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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