Cova de la Font Major, Archaeological cave in L'Espluga de Francolí, Spain.
A network of limestone galleries extends for 3.5 kilometers beneath the urban center of L'Espluga de Francolí, forming an underground river system.
In 1853, a resident discovered the cave while digging a well in his house, leading to subsequent explorations that documented the extensive cavity network.
The cave houses over 300 Paleolithic engravings depicting horses, deer, and oxen, representing the first documented Paleolithic sanctuary in Catalonia.
The cave museum spans 8,000 square meters and receives 50,000 visitors annually, offering guided tours and educational workshops about prehistoric life.
An underground river flows through the cave system, creating a binary karst formation that ranks among the seven longest caves in conglomerate rock worldwide.
Location: L'Espluga de Francolí
Inception: 1994
Website: http://covesdelespluga.info
GPS coordinates: 41.39833,1.10111
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:13
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