Grotta Polesini, Prehistoric cave in Tivoli, Italy
The Polesini Cave extends 22 meters into the rock formation along the Aniene River, featuring an external area of 12 meters and an internal corridor leading to a small lake.
Archaeological excavations conducted between 1952 and 1956 revealed 30,000 flint tools and 45,000 bone fragments dating back to the Late Upper Paleolithic period.
The cave contains mobile art specimens, including limestone pebbles with wolf engravings and deer bone fragments depicting hunting scenes from prehistoric times.
The cave maintains a constant temperature throughout the year due to its southern exposure and natural insulation properties of the surrounding rock formations.
Researchers discovered remains of 14 human individuals within the cave, along with carved artifacts that document hunting practices from 12,000 years ago.
Location: Tivoli
Address: 00019 Tivoli, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy 00019 Tivoli
GPS coordinates: 41.95906,12.76354
Latest update: April 20, 2025 12:07
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