Cova del Gegant, Archaeological cave in Sitges, Spain.
The Cova del Gegant extends 20 meters into the coastal cliffs, containing sediment layers that date between 40,000 and 60,000 years old.
Excavations in the cave revealed skeletal remains of a 5-year-old Neanderthal child, marking the first discovery of such remains in Catalonia.
The cave holds substantial scientific value as the only location in Catalonia with definitive human skeletal remains from the Middle Paleolithic period.
Research teams continue excavations at the site, uncovering stone tools and animal remains that indicate brief periods of human occupation.
Analysis of recovered bones shows that the cave served as both a temporary Neanderthal shelter and a hyena den during prehistoric times.
Location: Sitges
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
GPS coordinates: 41.22354,1.77425
Latest update: April 9, 2025 10:56
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