Cueva de los Murciélagos, Neolithic cave system in Zuheros, Spain
The cave extends for two kilometers through limestone formations at an elevation of 980 meters in the Sierras Subbéticas mountain range.
Archaeological evidence from the middle Paleolithic period indicates continuous human habitation in the cave system from approximately 35,000 years ago until Roman times.
The cave walls contain numerous paintings depicting goats, human figures, and geometric shapes, representing the transition from hunting communities to agricultural societies.
Visitors can explore 450 meters of the cave system through guided tours, with interior temperatures maintaining a constant range between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius.
The cave serves as a sanctuary for one of the largest bat colonies in Andalusia, with multiple species inhabiting its deeper galleries.
Location: Zuheros
GPS coordinates: 37.54198,-4.30399
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:12
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