Grotte Cosquer, Archaeological museum in Marseille, France.
The Grotte Cosquer museum displays a complete reproduction of an underwater prehistoric cave containing 480 Paleolithic artworks discovered near Marseille's coast.
Henri Cosquer discovered the original cave entrance in 1985 at 37 meters underwater, leading to chambers filled with 27,000-year-old paintings and engravings.
The museum exhibits detailed reproductions of ancient paintings depicting animals such as horses, penguins, seals, and bison, along with human handprints.
Located in La Villa Méditerranée, the museum operates daily from 09:30 to 19:30, offering guided tours in exploration modules across a 220-meter circuit.
Visitors travel through the replica cave in small electric vehicles, experiencing the exact temperature and humidity conditions of the original submerged site.
Location: Marseille
Inception: June 1, 2022
Address: Promenade Robert Laffont, Esp. J4, 13002 Marseille, France 13002 Marseille
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 09:30-19:30
Phone: +33491312312
Website: https://grotte-cosquer.com
GPS coordinates: 43.29726,5.36199
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:57
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