Beefsteak Cave, Marine cave in southern Rock of Gibraltar, United Kingdom.
The limestone cave extends into the Rock of Gibraltar between Europa Point and Windmill Hill, featuring natural formations and underground chambers.
Archaeological excavations conducted between 1863 and 1867 by Captain Frederick Brome revealed numerous stone tools, jewelry pieces, and decorative pottery.
The cave contains evidence of Middle Palaeolithic human activities, with discovered artifacts made from materials including flint, jasper, and sandstone.
Located at coordinates 36°06′46.0″N 5°20′44.2″W, the cave sits at an elevation of 300 meters above sea level within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.
During World War II, the cave participated in Operation Monkey as a decoy location to mislead potential invaders searching for British intelligence operations.
Location: Gibraltar
GPS coordinates: 36.11300,-5.34428
Latest update: March 27, 2025 07:48
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