Grotte de Mandrin, Prehistoric cave in Malataverne, France.
The cave entrance measures 12 meters wide and faces north at an elevation of 225 meters in the Tricastin region of southeastern France.
Archaeological excavations since 1991 have revealed human occupations spanning from 120,000 to 42,000 years ago, with both Neanderthal and Homo sapiens presence.
Research in 2022 confirmed Homo sapiens inhabited the cave 54,000 years ago, providing evidence of early modern human presence in Western Europe.
The cave remains closed to visitors due to ongoing scientific research and safety considerations, while maintaining its status as a historical monument.
Scientists discovered 450 successive occupations through soot layer analysis, demonstrating repeated human presence over extended periods.
Location: Grenoble
Address: 38950 Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux, France
GPS coordinates: 45.20130,5.72453
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:40
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