Grotte des Perrats

The cave extends 250 meters into the Oxfordian reef limestone formations, located 23 kilometers northeast of Angoulême in the Bellonne Valley.

Speleologists from La Rochefoucauld Research Association discovered the cave on May 1, 1981, leading to significant archaeological findings.

The excavation revealed evidence of cannibalism practices from the Mesolithic period, involving skeletal remains of at least eight individuals.

The cave entrance provides access to chambers where archaeologists continue to study human occupation patterns through recovered artifacts and remains.

Researchers found fragments of a Celtic helmet from the 4th century BCE, which became known as the Agris Helmet.

Location: Charente

GPS coordinates: 45.79810,0.36611

Latest update: May 25, 2025 04:45