Gouy Cave, Prehistoric cave art in Gouy, France
The limestone cave contains a 12-meter corridor with ancient engravings depicting animals such as oxen, horses, and deer on its walls.
Two local boys discovered the cave in 1956, though inscriptions indicate earlier locals had found it in 1881 without reporting the discovery.
The engravings within the cave represent the northernmost examples of Paleolithic art found in France, contributing to understanding early human expression.
The cave entrance has been sealed with walls to protect the delicate prehistoric engravings from environmental damage and natural erosion.
The Archaeological Institute of America identified the site as threatened in 2010 due to tree roots penetrating through the limestone cave walls.
Location: Gouy
Address: Bois des Côtes-de-Seine 76520
GPS coordinates: 49.36021,1.13014
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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