Morne-Rita cave, Prehistoric cave in Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante, France.
The Morne-Rita cave consists of two chambers, with the first room containing over one hundred ancient cave drawings and the second chamber housing two graffiti.
Archaeologists discovered a burial site dating back to 2500 BCE within the cave, marking the earliest evidence of human habitation in Guadeloupe.
The cave walls display 142 petroglyphs, including anthropomorphic figures and a black-painted face with tears, representing the Saladoid culture of ancient inhabitants.
Located at 5675 Chemin des Galets, the cave remains closed to visitors as it serves exclusively for archaeological research purposes.
The painted figures found in Morne-Rita cave are the only known examples of their kind throughout the Lesser Antilles region.
Location: Capesterre-de-Marie-Galante
GPS coordinates: 15.90290,-61.20350
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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