Forbes' Quarry, Prehistoric cave and archaeological site on the Rock of Gibraltar, United Kingdom
Forbes' Quarry contains limestone formations and extends into the northern face of the Rock of Gibraltar within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve.
Captain Edmund Flint discovered a female Neanderthal skull in this quarry during 1848, marking the second Neanderthal specimen ever found worldwide.
The Gibraltar Museum Society received the Neanderthal skull in March 1848, leading to discussions among British scientists about human evolution patterns.
Current access to Forbes' Quarry requires coordination with local authorities due to ongoing archaeological research and preservation measures.
Analysis of the Gibraltar 1 skull indicates it belonged to a woman over 40 years old, dated between 60,000 and 120,000 years ago.
Location: Gibraltar
Address: Forbes' Quarry, Gibraltar GX11 1AA, Gibraltar GX11 1AA
GPS coordinates: 36.14668,-5.34594
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:37
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