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Bajondillo cave

Bajondillo cave, Archaeological cave site in Torremolinos, Spain.

Description

Bajondillo Cave is an archaeological site near Torremolinos with multiple chambers containing layers from different time periods. Excavations have uncovered stone tools, bone implements, and other objects that show how long people occupied this location.

History

The cave was occupied by people who lived between modern humans and earlier human groups, evident from changes in their tool-making methods. This place records an important moment in the development of humanity in Europe.

Culture

The cave served as a shelter for different human groups over thousands of years, where they crafted daily tools and processed animal bones. These discoveries reveal how people adapted their lives to this region.

Practical

The cave is not open to visitors as it remains an active research area. Interested visitors can view the entrance from outside and explore the grounds while archaeological work continues on-site.

Did you know?

Researchers found that this place holds clues about how people moved between the African and European continents during a particular time period. The artifacts suggest the Strait of Gibraltar served as a key route for these ancient migrations.

GPS coordinates
36.62198,-4.49994
Latest update
December 12, 2025 14:22

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