Cave of the Angel, Archaeological site in Lucena, Spain
The Cave of the Angel features three distinct sections: an outdoor platform area, a chamber with collapsed stone blocks, and a deep vertical chasm within the rock. A narrow 80-meter tunnel descends through the cave system for those able to access the site.
Excavations began in 1995 and revealed evidence of human occupation dating back to the Middle Pleistocene period. The site shows continuous use by people over thousands of years, leaving behind stone tools and animal remains.
The name comes from a local legend about an angel protecting travelers through the cave. This story reflects how the community has long connected spiritual meaning to this natural place.
Access to the cave requires advance arrangement with local authorities in Lucena before your visit. Be prepared for cool, damp conditions underground and wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven rocky terrain.
Over 800 human skeletal remains from the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods were discovered here, revealing that the cave served as a burial ground across thousands of years. This concentration of remains is remarkably rare and offers insight into ancient burial practices.
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